Deanfox Foundation Inc
Deanfox Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including health, civil and human rights, education, the environment, and the arts.
Deanfox Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Deanfox Foundation Inc gave $45K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,200
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,189
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $391,627
- -20.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 Deanfox Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3475 Piedmont Rd Ne Ste 1500, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 262-7920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deanfox Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lewy Body Dementia Association ($4K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (34%), Georgia (13%), California (10%), Oregon (7%), and the District of Columbia (6%). Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Rhode Island, Illinois, Montana, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deanfox Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 38 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $922 repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Lilburn, GA | Medical | $4,000 |
| Yaddo Saratoga Springs, NY | CIVIL | $3,490 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace Berkeley, CA | CIVIL | $3,400 |
| Dramatist Guild Foundation New York, NY | CIVIL | $3,000 |
| Health in Harmony Portland, OR | CIVIL | $3,000 |
| Rainn Washington, DC | CIVIL | $2,655 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer Chicago, IL | Medical | $1,700 |
| National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT | Environmental | $1,600 |
| Southern Pverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | CIVIL | $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 | $391,627 | $36,008 | $58,779 | $45,200 | 38 | $45,200 | $25,302 | $43,239 |
| 2024 | $492,676 | $98,197 | $63,367 | $53,000 | 38 | $53,000 | $92,713 | $39,406 |
| 2023 | $380,141 | $10,580 | $48,522 | $30,000 | 17 | $30,000 | $5,867 | $36,308 |
| 2022 | $472,764 | $25,336 | $31,841 | $29,500 | 16 | $482,514 | $25,336 | $32,690 |
| 2021 | $571,940 | $40,462 | $37,720 | $30,000 | 17 | $8,145 | $40,462 | $35,182 |
| 2020 | $526,048 | $20,700 | $36,427 | $30,000 | 18 | — | $14,273 | $32,887 |
| 2019 | $437,038 | $17,563 | $37,805 | $30,000 | 15 | — | $9,783 | $33,340 |
| 2018 | $476,671 | $25,521 | $39,177 | $31,000 | 16 | — | $17,344 | $32,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deanfox Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lewy Body Dementia Association says it supports people affected by Lewy body dementias through outreach, education, and research. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer says it supports and empowers people affected by gynecologic cancers through education, research, and public awareness. The National Forest Foundation describes its work as supporting the national forest system through on-the-ground programs and grantmaking.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in children’s mental health and learning disorders (Child Mind Institute), travel assistance for people seeking family planning services (The Brigid Alliance), and education about civil rights history and contemporary human rights issues (National Center for Civil and Human Rights).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $45,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the larger grants were $4,000 to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, $3,490 to Yaddo, $3,400 to Jewish Voice for Peace, $3,000 each to the Dramatists Guild Foundation and Health in Harmony, and $2,655 to RAINN.
Other reported grants included $2,000 to Brown University, $1,700 to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, $1,600 to the National Forest Foundation, $1,090 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and $1,000 each to the Child Mind Institute, Historic Oakland Foundation, The Brigid Alliance, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alfred F Uhry as president and Eleanor Burdett and Allan A MacCurrach as trustees.
Deanfox Foundation Inc is led by Alfred F. Uhry, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred F. Uhry
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Burdett
Trustee
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan A. Maccurrach
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff C. Hamling (2018–2024) — Secretary
- Former: ALENE RHEA Director (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joanna K. Uhry (2018) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Deanfox Foundation Inc
How much does Deanfox Foundation Inc give each year?
Deanfox Foundation Inc gave $45K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 38 grants.
What is Deanfox Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Deanfox Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,189, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deanfox Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Deanfox Foundation Inc give grants?
Deanfox Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Beverly, MA (2 grants).
Does Deanfox Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Deanfox Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civil" (30 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Deanfox Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Deanfox Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lewy Body Dementia Association ($4,000), Yaddo ($3,490) and Jewish Voice for Peace ($3,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deanfox Foundation Inc?
Deanfox Foundation Inc reported $392K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deanfox Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lewy Body Dementia Association says it supports people affected by Lewy body dementias through outreach, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deanfox Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Deanfox Foundation Inc's EIN?
Deanfox Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Deanfox Foundation Inc 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 25, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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