Deacons of Deadwood
Deacons of Deadwood hosts fundraising events consisting of dinner/dances, raffles, and silent auctions. Substantially all of the net proceeds from the fundraising events are donated to 501(c)(3) organizations benefitting children.
Deacons of Deadwood at a glance
In short: Deacons of Deadwood gave $98K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,175
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,908
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $55,181
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Deacons of Deadwood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Quality Texas ($18K). Together the top 9 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deacons of Deadwood gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2024) to $237K (2018). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Quality Texas Baytown, TX | Charitable Purpose | $17,500 |
| Child Advocates Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| His Grace Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| Children at Risk Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Archway Academy Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Addis Faith Foundation Kingwood, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Autism Care Cypress, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Kings Academy Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Brighter Bites Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $6,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,181 | $321,589 | $315,100 | $98,175 | 9 | — |
| 2023 | $53,729 | $409,942 | $471,469 | $109,500 | 7 | — |
| 2022 | $110,908 | $232,818 | $145,793 | $122,000 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $26,935 | $176,579 | $182,270 | $166,000 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $31,437 | $124,448 | $129,826 | $104,000 | 7 | — |
| 2018 | $66,304 | $229,779 | $250,437 | $236,500 | 9 | $1 |
About Deacons of Deadwood
Based on IRS filings
Deacons of Deadwood is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deacons of Deadwood is led by Lance Butler, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lance Butler
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bass
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Tyler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Dosset
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fisher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Adams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Baumler
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat McKinnon
Secretary
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ron White (2020–2023) — General Council
- Former: Cliff Davis (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Craig Dass (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Johnny Prejean (2018–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bob Rota (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Stevens (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Gaylon Slagell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Bowman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Rule (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Elkins (2018–2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Tom Davidson (2018–2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Geoff Seaman (2018) — President
- Former: Jack Yarbrough (2018) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Johnny Williams (2018) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Mark Graber (2018) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Deacons of Deadwood
How much does Deacons of Deadwood give each year?
Deacons of Deadwood gave $98K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
What is Deacons of Deadwood's typical grant size?
Deacons of Deadwood's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,908, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Deacons of Deadwood give grants?
Deacons of Deadwood gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Who are Deacons of Deadwood's largest grantees?
Deacons of Deadwood's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Quality Texas ($17,500), Child Advocates ($12,000) and His Grace Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deacons of Deadwood?
Deacons of Deadwood reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What is Deacons of Deadwood's EIN?
Deacons of Deadwood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1002478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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