Deany's Days Foundation
Deany's Days Foundation is a private foundation based in Langley, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $517,300 to charitable organizations; the filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Deany's Days Foundation at a glance
In short: Deany's Days Foundation gave $517K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), top state Washington. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $517,300
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,027
- -57.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $14,777,502
- +18.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (23% 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 Deany's Days Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Richard Bacigalupe as the contact for inquiries. Form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Bacigalupi
Mailing address: 115 2Nd Street Unit 386, Langley, WA 98260
Phone: (360) 321-5288
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deany's Days Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Intercollegiate Studies Institute ($120K). Together the top 10 received $512K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 29 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were Washington and Delaware at 23% each, followed by Indiana at 14%, the District of Columbia at 13%, and Virginia at 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deany's Days Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) 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 $30K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $485K (2022) to $790K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Wilmington, DE | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $120,000 |
| Northsound Association for Catholic Education Archbishop Murphy High School Everett, WA | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $115,800 |
| Turning Point USA Indianapolis, IN | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $65,000 |
| Donor's Trust Inc Alexandria, VA | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $45,000 |
| Sculpture at the River Market Little Rock, AR | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hitching Post Ministries Lake Elsinore, CA | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale Community Health Hillsdale, MI | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $16,500 |
| SRT K9 Unit Independence, OH | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | To Further the Organizations Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,777,502 | $1,846,565 | $680,150 | $517,300 | 11 | $524,535 | $384,010 | $667,335 |
| 2024 | $12,520,306 | $1,767,775 | $271,907 | $655,500 | 6 | $666,012 | $404,430 | $584,327 |
| 2023 | $11,326,530 | $1,513,084 | $1,333,540 | $789,790 | 7 | $814,787 | $251,390 | $525,407 |
| 2022 | $10,721,326 | $8,598,481 | $518,750 | $484,500 | 5 | $487,070 | $141,023 | $359,288 |
| 2021 | $2,725,400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $16,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deany's Days Foundation reported a distributable amount of $667K 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 included support for organizations whose own stated work spans education and civic engagement, government accountability, public art, and community mentoring.
For example, Intercollegiate Studies Institute says it inspires college students to discover, embrace, and advance principles it describes as making America good, free, and prosperous. Turning Point USA describes its work as empowering civic and cultural engagement grounded in American exceptionalism. Judicial Watch says it promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law. Sculpture at the River Market says it promotes public sculpture in Little Rock, and Hitching Post Ministries says it provides mentoring and shares the hope of Jesus Christ through horsemanship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $517,300. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $120,000 to Intercollegiate Studies Institute, $115,800 to Northsound Association for Catholic Education Archbishop Murphy High School, $75,000 to Turning Point USA, $65,000 to Judicial Watch, and $45,000 to Donor's Trust. Other grants included $25,000 each to Sculpture at the River Market and Hitching Post Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Bacigalupe and Carol Griswold-Bacigalupe as directors.
Deany's Days Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Griswold-Bacigalupi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bacigalupi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Deany's Days Foundation
How much does Deany's Days Foundation give each year?
Deany's Days Foundation gave $517K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $656K across 6 grants.
What is Deany's Days Foundation's typical grant size?
Deany's Days Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,027, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deany's Days Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Deany's Days Foundation give grants?
Deany's Days Foundation's top state is Washington, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (23%) and Indiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hillsdale, MI (2 grants).
Who are Deany's Days Foundation's largest grantees?
Deany's Days Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Intercollegiate Studies Institute ($120,000), Northsound Association for Catholic Education Archbishop Murphy High School ($115,800) and Turning Point USA ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deany's Days Foundation?
Deany's Days Foundation reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $525K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $667K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Deany's Days Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated work spans education and civic engagement, government accountability, public art, and community mentoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deany's Days Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deany's Days Foundation's EIN?
Deany's Days Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3887504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Deany's Days 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Deany's Days Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Deany's Days Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deany-s-days-foundation-morg_7b7b2ae057284653a29851939d6f5576
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