How to apply
See exhibit 1 Contact: Kenneth J Blum Co Kramer Blum Assoc, Po Box 6106, San Rafael, Ca, 4159812966 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: See exhibit 1
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NaturebridgeSan Francisco, CA | For scholarships for students at naturebridge's west coast campuses (matching) | $45K |
| Bellevue Schools FoundationBellevue, WA | For the mental health expansion program and/or the spark fund at the district superintendents discretion | $30K |
| Eat Happy NowYarrow Point, WA | For the food insecurity program | $30K |
| IslandwoodBainbridge Island, WA | For the islandwood educators' fund | $30K |
| Northwest Film ForumSeattle, WA | To pilot the documentary reflections of the river | $30K |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & ResearchDes Moines, WA | To rescue and protect marine mammals in the pacific northwest | $30K |
| The Thacher SchoolOjai, CA | For the horse program | $30K |
| University of Washingtoncollege of the EnvironmentFriday Harbor, WA | For the friday harbor labs k-12 science outreach program | $30K |
| Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA | For the project: mussel lab: distinguishing invasive vs local mussels through dna analysis | $25K |
| Practical Farmers of IowaAmes, IA | For sowing biodiversity: empowering small-scale farmers to support native pollinators | $25K |
| University of Washington Clean Energy InstituteSeattle, WA | For k-12 education and training programs | $25K |
| Wildlands ConservancyOak Glen Road, CA | For the nature's ninos program | $25K |
| HiveBoulder, CO | To prototype an online map of the boulder county climate justice landscape | $15K |
| Wildlands ConservancyOak Glen Road, CA | For the eel river canyon preserve | $15K |
| Institute for Systems BiologySeattle, WA | For the systems education experiences program | $13K |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USANew York, NY | For general support in honor and memory of dean witter | $10K |
| Northwest Association for Biomedical ResearchSeattle, WA | For the camp biomed platform in eastern washington | $10K |
| The One Eighty FoundationSeattle, WA | To game on to provide sports equipment, uniforms and league fees for underserved youth ages 6-18 | $10K |
By state: Washington 11 · California 4 · Iowa 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Dean Witter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Rafael, California, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dean Witter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See exhibit 1 Deadlines: NO.
How much does Dean Witter Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $428K across 18 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Dean Witter Foundation give?
Washington (11 grants), California (4 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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