Deakin Family Foundation
The Deakin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $187,800 to charitable organizations.
Deakin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Deakin Family Foundation gave $188K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Arizona. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,800
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,073
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,053,691
- +25.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deakin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4009 E Desert Crest Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (602) 684-8564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deakin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Happy Valley Church Orphanage ($50K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 40 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported by recipient state as Arizona 46%, Massachusetts 27%, California 19%, Georgia 8%, and Utah 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deakin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1256% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 484% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $226K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Church Orphanage Phoenix, AZ | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Home for Our Troops Taunton, MA | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $50,000 |
| North County First Step House Carlsbad, CA | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $35,000 |
| The Foster Alliance - Arizona Helping Hands Phoenix, AZ | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $20,000 |
| House of Refuge Mesa, AZ | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Atlanta, GA | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Tucson, AZ | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $350 |
| St Joseph Indian School Chamberlain, SD | To assist the non profit activity of the organization. | $250 |
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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 | $1,053,691 | $402,867 | $189,379 | $187,800 | 11 | $188,970 | $2,458 | $39,050 |
| 2023 | $840,203 | $150,000 | $226,390 | $225,700 | 10 | $225,700 | — | $41,380 |
| 2022 | $916,593 | $150,000 | $94,746 | $94,150 | 10 | $94,746 | — | — |
| 2021 | $861,339 | $500,000 | $15,180 | $13,850 | 9 | $15,180 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deakin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as housing and services for families experiencing homelessness, support for foster children, and assistance to veterans. House of Refuge describes its own mission as providing transitional housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness in Arizona, with the aim of promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $187,800. Grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest grants were $50,000 each to Happy Valley Church Orphanage in Phoenix, Arizona, and Home for Our Troops in Taunton, Massachusetts; $35,000 to North County First Step House in Carlsbad, California; and $20,000 to The Foster Alliance - Arizona Helping Hands in Phoenix. Other grants included $15,000 to House of Refuge in Mesa, Arizona, and $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Deakin Sr as president, Linda Deakin as vice president, Shelley Thompson as secretary, and John Deakin Jr as treasurer.
Deakin Family Foundation is led by John Deakin Sr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Deakin Sr.
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Deakin Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Deakin
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Deakin Family Foundation
How much does Deakin Family Foundation give each year?
Deakin Family Foundation gave $188K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 10 grants.
What is Deakin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Deakin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,073, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deakin Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Deakin Family Foundation give grants?
Deakin Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Deakin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Deakin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist the Non Profit Activity of the Organization." (11 grants).
Who are Deakin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Deakin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Happy Valley Church Orphanage ($50,000), Home for Our Troops ($50,000) and North County First Step House ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deakin Family Foundation?
Deakin Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deakin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as housing and services for families experiencing homelessness, support for foster children, and assistance to veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deakin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deakin Family Foundation's EIN?
Deakin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4210550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Deakin Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Deakin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deakin-family-foundation-morg_72ec38467abd4f02a2a41e5dc2c69113
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