Denman Family Foundation
The Denman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 54 grants totaling $269,664 to charitable organizations, including churches, ministries, and organizations working in areas such as religious liberty, youth ministry, and support for vulnerable people.
Denman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Denman Family Foundation gave $270K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $269,664
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,994
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,610,317
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% 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 Denman Family 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: 3813 Maplewood Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 646-0070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park Cities Presbyterian Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, followed by Florida (11%), Washington (6%), Colorado (5%), and Georgia (4%). The listed recipients also include organizations in California and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Denman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 54 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $181K (2021) to $270K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Charity | $35,000 |
| East West Ministries International Plano, TX | Charity | $31,093 |
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Charity | $14,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Charity | $13,000 |
| Family Legacy Missions International Irving, TX | Charity | $11,144 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Charity | $9,500 |
| Equipping Leaders International St Augustine, FL | Charity | $9,000 |
| Equipnet Alamo, CA | Charity | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,610,317 | $604,305 | $281,603 | $269,664 | 54 | $269,664 | $446,456 | $232,183 |
| 2023 | $3,193,407 | $71,433 | $276,596 | $261,703 | 46 | $261,703 | $62,396 | — |
| 2022 | $3,398,570 | $566,453 | $274,743 | $251,159 | 48 | $251,159 | $182,340 | $183,431 |
| 2021 | $3,106,860 | $994,468 | $200,133 | $180,919 | 45 | $179,919 | $476,028 | $204,800 |
| 2020 | $2,312,704 | $877,018 | $268,459 | $253,913 | 50 | — | $130,264 | $142,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K 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 include organizations whose own missions describe a range of work. Park Cities Presbyterian Church says it strategically funds gospel-based initiatives; Discovery Institute says it advances a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. Family Legacy Missions International describes its work as equipping orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia with resources and Christian education, while First Liberty Institute provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents become exposed to Jesus Christ through activities including club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Equipping Leaders International says it partners with under-resourced Christian leaders globally, and Men of Nehemiah says it serves homeless and incarcerated men with addictive disorders through residential accommodations and substance-abuse training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $269,664. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median award of $2,500. Its largest awards included $35,000 to Park Cities Presbyterian Church, $31,093 to East West Ministries International, $15,000 to Discovery Institute, and $14,000 to Reformed Theological Seminary.
Other reported 2024 grants included $11,144 to Family Legacy Missions International, $10,000 to First Liberty Institute, $9,500 to Young Life, $9,000 to Equipping Leaders International, $7,500 each to Equipnet and SIM, and $5,500 to Mission to the World.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John L Denman Jr as President/Director, Patricia Denman as Secretary/Treasurer, and John L Denman III as Director.
Denman Family Foundation is led by John L Denman Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John L Denman Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L Denman III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Denman
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Denman Family Foundation
How much does Denman Family Foundation give each year?
Denman Family Foundation gave $270K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $262K across 46 grants.
What is Denman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Denman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,994, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Denman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Denman Family Foundation give grants?
Denman Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (21 grants), Plano, TX (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Denman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Denman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (54 grants).
Who are Denman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Denman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Park Cities Presbyterian Church ($35,000), East West Ministries International ($31,093) and Discovery Institute ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Denman Family Foundation?
Denman Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Denman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions describe a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denman Family 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 Denman Family Foundation's EIN?
Denman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0222678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Denman Family 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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