Deeks Foundation
Deeks Foundation is a private foundation based in Coconut Grove, Florida. It reported $1,421,200 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024, including support for wildlife rescue, community activities, and education.
Deeks Foundation at a glance
In short: Deeks Foundation gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,421,200
- +209.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,433
- -74.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $17,933,992
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% 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 Deeks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3109 Grand Ave 498, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: (469) 387-5141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deeks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ms Gift Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 26% to recipients in Florida. Connecticut, Texas, and California each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deeks Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1478% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of 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 $90K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Gift Inc Purchase, NY | To Support the Community | $1,000,000 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Miami, FL | To Support Wildlife Rescue Service | $358,500 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc Westport, CT | To Suppport Educational Development | $20,000 |
| Ranch Hands Rescue Justin, TX | To Support Horses and Livestock Rescue Services | $10,000 |
| The Miami Foundation - Miami Giving Miami, FL | To Support the Community Through Service Activities | $10,000 |
| Wildcoast Del Mar, CA | To Support Conderving Coastal and Marine Ecosystems | $10,000 |
| A Forever Home Rescue Chantilly, VA | To Support Animal Rescue Service | $5,000 |
| The Andy Bovin Memorial Fund New York, NY | To Support Medical Treatment of Families | $3,000 |
| Women's Club Coconut Grove, FL | To Support the Community Through Their Service Activities | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory Arlington, VA | To Support Protecting Environment | $700 |
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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 | $17,933,992 | $542,581 | $1,476,068 | $1,421,200 | 12 | $1,438,023 | $495,521 | $889,301 |
| 2023 | $17,577,020 | $512,906 | $489,585 | $458,700 | 1 | $458,700 | $486,700 | $813,565 |
| 2022 | $15,516,326 | $326,455 | $148,100 | $115,750 | 1 | $115,750 | $384,066 | $796,107 |
| 2021 | $17,984,440 | $449,966 | $125,524 | $90,050 | 1 | $90,050 | $419,368 | $910,058 |
| 2020 | $16,231,505 | $294,361 | $1,747,914 | $1,371,500 | 1 | — | $276,262 | $895,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deeks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $889K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station describes its mission as rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife. Wildcoast says it works to conserve coastal and marine ecosystems and address climate change through natural solutions. Ranch Hands Rescue describes its work as providing a sanctuary for people and animals, with a focus on recovery from trauma and support for special-needs animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,421,200. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest reported grants were $1,000,000 to MS Gift Inc. for community support and $358,500 to Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for wildlife rescue services. Other grants included $20,000 to Horizons National Student Enrichment Program for educational development and $10,000 each to Ranch Hands Rescue, The Miami Foundation – Miami Giving, and Wildcoast.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terrence Deeks, Monica Deeks, Claire Van Der Lee, and Jane McCarthy as trustees.
Deeks Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Van Der Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Deeks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Deeks
Trustee
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 Deeks Foundation
How much does Deeks Foundation give each year?
Deeks Foundation gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $459K across 1 grant.
What is Deeks Foundation's typical grant size?
Deeks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $118,433, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deeks Foundation give grants?
Deeks Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Deeks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Deeks Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Deeks Foundation's largest grantees?
Deeks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ms Gift Inc ($1,000,000), Pelican Harbor Seabird Station ($358,500) and Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deeks Foundation?
Deeks Foundation reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $889K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deeks Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station describes its mission as rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deeks Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Deeks Foundation's EIN?
Deeks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3702778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Deeks 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Deeks Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deeks-foundation-morg_7dbc14b10a3b416ba89db23418c08d56
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