Denton Foundation Inc
Denton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Spokane, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $34,174, including support for people and organizations in Spokane.
Denton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Denton Foundation Inc gave $34K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,174
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,441
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,289
- Total assets
- $2,435
- +313.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Denton Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says requests may be made verbally or in writing to Richard D Silk. Giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard D Silk
Mailing address: 3211 South Quincy Lane, Spokane, WA 99203
Phone: (509) 424-1227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Inland NW Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Denton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 $34K (2023) to $55K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Inland NW Foundation Spokane, WA | Medical Supplies Clothes and Food for Homelesse | $8,000 |
| Allen Lorree Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $6,488 |
| Sholz Sandi Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $4,700 |
| Clinkerdagger Restaurant Spokane, WA | Holiday Party for Homeless Clinic Staff | $3,213 |
| Isackson Sarah Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $2,700 |
| Wann Vicki Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $2,193 |
| Hill Camie Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $1,377 |
| Heikkela Karen Spokane, WA | Subsistence | $1,200 |
| Chas Foundation Spokane, WA | Health Care Assistance for Homeless Street Workers | $1,000 |
| Lippman Robert Spokane, WA | Supplies for the Homeless | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,435 | $50,000 | $48,154 | $34,174 | 14 | $47,174 | — | — |
| 2023 | $589 | $51,010 | $49,624 | $33,833 | 17 | $47,033 | — | $1,105 |
| 2022 | — | $55,276 | $57,941 | $45,951 | 20 | $55,951 | — | $1,142 |
| 2021 | $1,868 | $53,603 | $52,841 | $37,420 | 17 | $51,420 | — | $1,488 |
| 2020 | $1,106 | $71,210 | $71,129 | $55,414 | 18 | — | $10 | $922 |
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 support described as subsistence, supplies and daily snacks for homeless people, health care assistance for homeless street workers, and general assistance for low-income families.
Among the organizations it supported, Providence Inland Northwest Foundation describes its mission as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable. Family Promise of Spokane says it works to end family homelessness in Spokane County through prevention, shelter, and stable housing programs. Project ID says it provides recreation, socialization, work, and other living opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $34,174. Grants ranged from $360 to $8,000, with a median of $1,288. Notable awards included $8,000 to Providence Inland NW Foundation, $6,488 to Allen Lorree, $4,700 to Sandi Sholz, and $3,213 to Clinkerdagger Restaurant. The filing describes the latter award as support for a holiday party for homeless clinic staff.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard D Silk as director.
Denton Foundation Inc is led by Richard D. Silk, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard D. Silk
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Denton Foundation Inc
How much does Denton Foundation Inc give each year?
Denton Foundation Inc gave $34K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 17 grants.
What is Denton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Denton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,289, and its average grant was $2,441, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Denton Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Denton Foundation Inc give grants?
Denton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (14 grants).
Does Denton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Denton Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Subsistence" (7 grants).
Who are Denton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Denton Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Providence Inland NW Foundation ($8,000), Allen Lorree ($6,488) and Sholz Sandi ($4,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Denton Foundation Inc?
Denton Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does Denton Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support described as subsistence, supplies and daily snacks for homeless people, health care assistance for homeless street workers, and general assistance for low-income families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denton Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says requests may be made verbally or in writing to Richard D Silk. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Denton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Denton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5779908. 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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