Brien & Shelly Deatley Family Foundation
The Brien & Shelly Deatley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lewiston, Idaho. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to strengthening communities through philanthropic support of nonprofit organizations and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$317K
-4.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
-26.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+30.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Founded in 2007 by A. Neil and Patricia DeAtley, the foundation was established from a deep understanding of hardship and a lifelong commitment to giving back. The foundation's mission centers on supporting causes including:
- Capital improvements for vital services
- Assistance to cancer patients and their families
- Care for abused children
- Support for youth, particularly those considered at risk
- Community-based organizations addressing critical needs
- Education and scholarships
Grantmaking
The foundation offers three primary grant categories:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $250 to $75,000. Recent 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $150,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho and Washington, with particular emphasis on the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Brien & Shelly Deatley Family Foundation Corporation (EIN 83-2503206):
- Total assets: $6,939,485 (as of 2023)
- Total giving: $330,726 (2023)
- Total revenues: $173,137 (2023)
- Total expenses: $332,273 (2023)
The Deatley Family Foundation (EIN 26-0815735):
- Total assets: $11,787,273 (as of 2023)
- Total revenues: $311,683 (2023)
- Total expenses: $316,030 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,492,836 | $6,939,485 | $6,369,145 |
| Revenue | $524,341 | $173,137 | $256,693 |
| Expenses | $319,059 | $332,273 | $376,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $317,905 | $331,500 | $365,409 |
| Net Investment Income | $523,187 | $172,364 | $260,284 |
| Distributable Amount | $361,162 | $323,614 | $331,511 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Shelly Deatley - Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY DEATLEY | Director | 5 | — |
| BRIEN DEATLEY | Director | — | — |
| MATTHEW DEATLEY | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In August 2025, the foundation announced its 2025 Capital and Community Grant recipients, distributing over $350,000 across ten organizations:
DeAtley Family Foundation Awards Over $350K in 2025 Grants to Local Organizations**Capital Grant Recipients:**
Animal Shelter – $150,000
LC Amateur Hockey Association – $100,000
Asotin Lions Club – $20,000
Opportunities Unlimited Inc. – $10,000
Reliance Ministries – $8,000
**Community Grant Recipients:**
Two River United Child Advocacy Center – $15,000
Family Promise – $15,000
Lewiston Civic Theatre – $10,000
L.I.F.E Board – $10,000
The foundation expressed gratitude for the overwhelming number of inspiring applications received and stated: "Giving back is at the core of our mission, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to invest in meaningful change right here at home."
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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