Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma is a private foundation based in Pacific Palisades, California. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return. The trustees stated that they decided to terminate the foundation and distributed its assets to charitable organizations; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma at a glance
In short: Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,050
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,081
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma
- 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. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 360 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Everychild Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 61 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 26% to Kansas, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $330K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everychild Foundation Pacific Palisades, CA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Mount St Atchison, KS | General Operating | $7,000 |
| St Raphael School Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Ocla Santa Monica, CA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Operating | $500 |
| Para Los Ninos Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $500 |
| Sage and Seekers Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $500 |
| SPLC Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $250 |
| Santa Monica College Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Operating | $200 |
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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 | — | $290 | $38,770 | $27,050 | 13 | $38,692 | $212 | $1,096 |
| 2024 | $40,164 | $23,777 | $142,114 | $136,815 | 1 | $140,177 | $22,480 | $7,056 |
| 2023 | $157,641 | $67,480 | $65,658 | $59,250 | 19 | $61,333 | $64,953 | $8,068 |
| 2022 | $153,523 | $90,571 | $156,653 | $143,500 | 10 | $147,104 | $83,638 | $10,907 |
| 2021 | $220,528 | $108,266 | $349,466 | $329,500 | 18 | $342,137 | $100,855 | $25,461 |
| 2020 | $461,835 | $14,827 | $103,079 | $93,240 | 23 | — | $4,441 | $29,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The available grant information shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education, food access, and services for children and families. These are grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, supporting the campus through private philanthropy. Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Para Los Niños describes its work as partnering with children, youth, and families through education, wellness, support, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $27,050. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $12,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $12,000 to EveryChild Foundation, $7,000 to Benedictine Sisters of Mount St, $3,000 to St Raphael School, $1,500 to UCLA Foundation, and $1,000 to OCLA. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jean DeKernion as president and Mary K DeKernion as secretary.
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma is led by Jean Dekernion, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Dekernion
President
On filings since 2020
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Mary K. Dekernion
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to Jean Dekernion (President).
Frequently asked questions about Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma
How much does Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma give each year?
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 1 grant.
What is Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's typical grant size?
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,081, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma give grants?
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (4 grants).
Does Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's largest grantees?
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's largest 2025 grantees include Everychild Foundation ($12,000), Benedictine Sisters of Mount St ($7,000) and St Raphael School ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma fund?
The available grant information shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education, food access, and services for children and families. These are grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma?
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 ↑
How much is Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's EIN?
Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1609972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dekernion Family Fndtn Agy Uma 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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