Grants paid in 2025
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NY | Research | $23K |
| Cutting Edge MinistriesPittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10K |
| Eaglebrook ChurchCenterville, MN | General fund | $10K |
| Foundation for Philippine Medical MissionsWoodbury, MN | General fund | $10K |
| Grace ChurchEden Prairie, MN | General fund | $10K |
| Highland ChurchScottsdale, AZ | General fund | $10K |
| South East Asia Prayer CenterOakmont, PA | General fund | $10K |
| Woodbury Pregnancy CenterWoodbury, MN | General fund | $10K |
| St Paul Ed AssociationSouth St Paul, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Scott WaxbergScottsdale, AZ | Emergency funds | $2,273 |
| Martha DuncanScottsdale, AZ | Emergency funds | $2,000 |
| Lisa DavisScottsdale, AZ | Education fund | $1,000 |
| Steve SanchezScottsdale, AZ | Emergency funds | $1,000 |
| Mothers GraceScottsdale, AZ | General fund | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZ | General fund | $837 |
By state: Minnesota 5 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Arizona 7
About this foundation
Deems Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Jay Deems, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Deems Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Deems Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $107K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Deems Family Foundation give?
Minnesota (5 grants), New York (1 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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