Charles and Barbara Dewey Family
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family is a private foundation based in Osprey, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations including Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Dazzle Africa, as well as food, humanitarian, arts, parks, and animal-welfare organizations.
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family at a glance
In short: Charles and Barbara Dewey Family gave $193K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,890
- +168.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,419
- +168.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $657,588
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles and Barbara Dewey Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Contributions are voted on by the trustees.
- Contact
Mailing address: 585 N Macewen Drive, Osprey, FL 34229
Phone: (513) 984-9849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Barbara Dewey Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($91K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 118 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio accounted for 58% of grant dollars and Nevada for 35%. Texas accounted for 3%, while Maryland and Tennessee each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles and Barbara Dewey Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 324% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $193K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $56,445 |
| Dazzle Africa Las Vegas, NV | General Use | $56,445 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $35,000 |
| Dazzle Africa Las Vegas, NV | General Use | $11,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Use | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Sycamore Theatre Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $657,588 | $202,682 | $195,598 | $192,890 | 26 | $192,890 | $73,978 | $83,534 |
| 2024 | $667,202 | $324,647 | $74,511 | $71,960 | 26 | $71,960 | $67,838 | $67,061 |
| 2023 | $423,607 | $52,286 | $56,135 | $55,000 | 25 | $55,000 | $51,151 | $50,414 |
| 2022 | $433,456 | $28,448 | $47,204 | $45,500 | 21 | $45,500 | $28,074 | $50,521 |
| 2021 | $446,212 | $66,368 | $54,000 | $54,000 | 20 | $54,000 | $46,213 | — |
| 2020 | $442,106 | $1,044,938 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Barbara Dewey Family reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as wildlife conservation, hunger relief, humanitarian aid, and parks and greenspaces. These are grantees’ activities, not a stated list of the foundation’s priorities. For example, Dazzle Africa describes its work as partnering with local organizations on conservation, education, and community development, with the aims of supporting self-sufficient future generations and thriving African wildlife. Freestore Foodbank says it works to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community. Cincinnati Parks Foundation describes its purpose as building public/private partnerships to support the conservation and enhancement of Cincinnati’s parks and greenspaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $192,890. The median grant was $1,500; grants ranged from $500 to $56,445. Among the largest were $56,445 to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and $56,445 to Dazzle Africa, both designated for general use. Other grants included $35,000 to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, $11,000 to Dazzle Africa, and $5,000 to Green Beret Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles E Dewey and Barbara S Dewey as trustees.
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara S Dewey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles E Dewey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Barbara Dewey Family
How much does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family give each year?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family gave $193K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 26 grants.
What is Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's typical grant size?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,419, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family give grants?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (15 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's largest grantees?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($91,445 across 2 grants), Dazzle Africa ($67,445 across 2 grants) and Green Beret Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Barbara Dewey Family?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family reported $658K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as wildlife conservation, hunger relief, humanitarian aid, and parks and greenspaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Barbara Dewey Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's EIN?
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4324690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles and Barbara Dewey Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-and-barbara-dewey-family-morg_1668d28c00e041e5a27336faa01ee2bc
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