The DEW Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation located in Tyler, Texas, established in August 2008. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to help charitable organizations meet pressing needs and fulfill vital missions while promoting the common good worldwide. The foundation's charitable contributions reflect the diverse interests and passions held by its Board of Directors and their desire to support the communities they live in.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.0M
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.9M
+170.2% YoY
Grant Count
89
+15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
+133.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The DEW Foundation's stated purpose is to help charitable organizations provide for human needs and promote the common good worldwide.
The foundation provides support across the following areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- General & Operating Support
- Scholarships
- Emergency Funds
Grantmaking
In 2023, the DEW Foundation made 65 grants totaling $2,919,185 in charitable contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $39,584,197
- Total Revenue: $3,195,304
- Total Expenses: $3,294,316
- Total Liabilities: $1,430
Historical Context: The foundation reported income of $15,048,491 in its most recent reporting year ending December 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,997,326 | $39,584,197 | $35,568,430 |
| Revenue | $6,305,659 | $3,195,304 | $1,833,060 |
| Expenses | $8,257,955 | $3,294,316 | $2,326,330 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,007,641 | $3,033,530 | $2,018,981 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,055,345 | $2,934,518 | $1,567,860 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,869,838 | $1,855,151 | $1,919,850 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dew Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Mark Walsh, President
- Shai Edberg, Vice President
- Darin Walsh, Secretary/Treasurer
- Jennifer Walsh, Director
Staff:
- Tammy Prater, Grant Manager
Founder:
- Edna Walsh, Founder Emerita
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WALSH | Director | 1 | — |
| Darin Walsh | Sec/Treas | 1 | — |
| Mark Walsh | President | 1 | — |
| Sharon Edberg | Vice President | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Oak Plaza Office Park 3300 S. Broadway, Suite 200 Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-617-6331
Email: info@dewfoundation.org
Grant Administration: Provided by Your Philanthropy (www.your-philanthropy.com)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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