Dekorne Family Foundation
Dekorne Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Manakin Sabot, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $253K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $25K.
Dekorne Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dekorne Family Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,525
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,088
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $253,146
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dekorne Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arma ($7K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dekorne Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $13K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arma Holland, MI | Hope Children's Home | $6,740 |
| CMML Inc Spring Lake, NJ | Ministry Training and Support | $2,385 |
| Thrive Global Consulting Wheaton, IL | Tax Exempt Consulting | $2,300 |
| Bangla Ministries Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry Training and Support | $450 |
| Mission French Africa Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry Training and Support | $450 |
| Luke Society Sioux Falls, SD | Mentor and Support Medical Needs | $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 | $253,146 | $19,274 | $13,860 | $12,525 | 6 | $12,525 | $24,826 | $13,035 |
| 2024 | $247,732 | $20,150 | $12,733 | $12,000 | 6 | $12,000 | $19,417 | $10,919 |
| 2023 | $240,315 | $12,414 | $11,794 | $10,750 | 6 | $10,750 | $11,370 | $11,031 |
| 2022 | $239,695 | $12,307 | $14,177 | $12,975 | 6 | $12,975 | $11,105 | $11,569 |
| 2021 | $241,565 | $16,184 | $4,899 | $11,500 | 6 | $11,500 | $22,785 | $11,744 |
| 2020 | $230,280 | $8,081 | $12,472 | $11,500 | 6 | — | $7,109 | $11,328 |
| 2019 | $234,671 | $11,375 | $12,147 | $11,000 | 7 | — | $10,228 | $10,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dekorne Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dekorne Family Foundation is led by David J. Dekorne, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Dekorne
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Dekorne
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James A. Dekorne
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joan E. Ranney
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jack E. Dekorne
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dekorne Family Foundation
How much does Dekorne Family Foundation give each year?
Dekorne Family Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 6 grants.
What is Dekorne Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dekorne Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,375, and its average grant was $2,088, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dekorne Family Foundation give grants?
Dekorne Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (19%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Dekorne Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Dekorne Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Training and Support" (3 grants).
Who are Dekorne Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dekorne Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arma ($6,740), CMML Inc ($2,385) and Thrive Global Consulting ($2,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dekorne Family Foundation?
Dekorne Family Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 is Dekorne Family Foundation's EIN?
Dekorne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3210772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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