Dancing Deer Foundation
Dancing Deer Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish schools, religious institutions, and charitable organizations.
Dancing Deer Foundation at a glance
In short: Dancing Deer Foundation gave $399K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $398,830
- +15602.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +1250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,771
- +1063.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $1,673,701
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dancing Deer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests by written request to Rabbi Yaakov Meyer. No restrictions on awards are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Rabbi Yaakov Meyer
Mailing address: 9550 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (720) 560-0290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dancing Deer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Secj ($153K). Together the top 10 received $371K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 61 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Colorado received 51% of grant dollars, recipients in New York received 44%, and recipients in New Jersey received 4%. The listed grants include organizations in Colorado, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dancing Deer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $399K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secj Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable | $153,400 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Hanegev New York, NY | Charitable | $141,800 |
| Aish Jerusalem Clifton, NJ | Charitable | $12,200 |
| Hillel Academy of Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $11,170 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'Mir Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NCSY Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Tzedukah V'chessed Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth Jacob HS of Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Torah Schools for Chinuch Atzmai Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,673,701 | $123,360 | $442,301 | $398,830 | 27 | $398,830 | $45,218 | $33,258 |
| 2023 | $1,965,353 | $81,485 | $44,264 | $2,540 | 2 | $2,540 | $23,572 | $40,309 |
| 2022 | $1,864,706 | $74,264 | $140,316 | $101,357 | 12 | $102,907 | $15,645 | $47,251 |
| 2021 | $2,078,199 | $72,950 | $341,871 | $299,202 | 10 | $302,202 | $32,475 | — |
| 2020 | $2,354,140 | $-3,563,802 | $1,835,752 | $1,751,667 | 10 | — | $264,049 | $246,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dancing Deer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — 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’s own mission is not stated. Its grants include support for Jewish religious and educational organizations. For example, American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir says it primarily raises funds for Israeli institutions of higher learning and may also distribute funds to other religious, charitable, and educational institutions or directly to people in need. Keshet of the Rockies says it assists schools that provide educational, social, and vocational programs for Jewish children and young adults with special needs. Qualitas of Life Foundation describes its work as providing Hispanic individuals with instruction on personal finances and access to the financial system.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $398,830. Grants ranged from $200 to $153,400, with a median of $3,100. Among the largest were SECJ in Greenwood Village, Colorado ($153,400); American Friends of Yeshivat Hanegev in New York, New York ($141,800); Aish Jerusalem in Clifton, New Jersey ($12,200); Hillel Academy of Denver ($11,170); and American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir, NCSY Denver, Yeshiva Toras Chaim, and Ahavas Tzedukah V’Chessed ($10,000 each).
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing states that applicants may submit a written request to Rabbi Yaakov Meyer. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rabbi Yaakov Meyer was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Dancing Deer Foundation is led by Rabbi Yaakov Meyer, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rabbi Yaakov Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dancing Deer Foundation
How much does Dancing Deer Foundation give each year?
Dancing Deer Foundation gave $399K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is Dancing Deer Foundation's typical grant size?
Dancing Deer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,100, and its average grant was $14,771, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dancing Deer Foundation give grants?
Dancing Deer Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Dancing Deer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Dancing Deer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are Dancing Deer Foundation's largest grantees?
Dancing Deer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Secj ($153,400), American Friends of Yeshivat Hanegev ($141,800) and Aish Jerusalem ($12,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dancing Deer Foundation?
Dancing Deer Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $399K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dancing Deer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants include support for Jewish religious and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dancing Deer Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests by written request to Rabbi Yaakov Meyer. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dancing Deer Foundation's EIN?
Dancing Deer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2753212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dancing Deer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dancing Deer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dancing-deer-foundation-morg_e4dd643b7c5e428f8c300ae56536f58b
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