Deininger Foundation
The Deininger Foundation is a private foundation based in Bishop, California. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to educational institutions, with applicants required to meet specified ties to Inyo or Mono County, California.
Deininger Foundation at a glance
In short: Deininger Foundation gave $63K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,000
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,846
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $447,000
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 Deininger Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Eden Roberts Shallcross Assoc to obtain the foundation’s application form and submit the required materials. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May of each year. The May 2026 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Eden Roberts Shallcross Assoc
Mailing address: 250 Sneden Street, 250 Sneden Street, Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: (760) 873-7360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deininger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Berkeley ($15K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s eligibility rules are limited to applicants who graduated from a high school in Inyo or Mono County, California, or who reside in either county. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina (16%), Nevada (8%), Washington (5%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deininger Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $81K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Duke School of Medicine Durham, NC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Alliant International University San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Great Basin College Elko, NV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of California Davis W Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Centralia College Centralia, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| College of the Siskiyous Weed, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447,000 | $28,790 | $70,095 | $63,000 | 13 | $64,050 | $26,941 | $39,539 |
| 2023 | $488,305 | $57,733 | $79,562 | $78,000 | 15 | $78,029 | $57,134 | $38,631 |
| 2022 | $510,134 | $7,567 | $50,805 | $48,000 | 8 | $48,945 | $18,203 | $39,794 |
| 2021 | $553,372 | $19,749 | $64,789 | $62,500 | 8 | $63,026 | $18,533 | $45,385 |
| 2020 | $598,412 | $31,206 | $85,932 | $81,000 | 8 | — | $29,907 | $38,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deininger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 were designated for scholarships. The University of California Berkeley Foundation, a recipient, describes its own mission as advancing the welfare of UC Berkeley, promoting broader educational opportunities, and providing funding for scholarships and student assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $63,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to the University of California Berkeley, $10,000 to Duke School of Medicine, and $5,000 each to Alliant International University, Great Basin College, UC Davis, and the University of Southern California.
The 2024 filing says the foundation will supply an application form, which must be completed and submitted with transcripts, letters of reference, and a photograph. Applicants must be graduates of a high school located in Inyo or Mono County, California, or residents of either county.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie L. Chapman as trustee.
Deininger Foundation is led by Leslie L. Chapman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie L. Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Deininger Foundation
How much does Deininger Foundation give each year?
Deininger Foundation gave $63K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 15 grants.
What is Deininger Foundation's typical grant size?
Deininger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,846, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deininger Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Deininger Foundation give grants?
Deininger Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Nevada (8%).
Does Deininger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Deininger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Deininger Foundation's largest grantees?
Deininger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of California Berkeley ($15,000), Duke School of Medicine ($10,000) and Alliant International University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deininger Foundation?
Deininger Foundation reported $447K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deininger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deininger Foundation?
Contact Eden Roberts Shallcross Assoc to obtain the foundation’s application form and submit the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deininger Foundation's EIN?
Deininger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6112667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Deininger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deininger-foundation-morg_d0f43240cadd40098cae2cea0949deaf
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