Dickinson Family Foundation
Dickinson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westminster, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants for children’s lives, hurricane recovery, emergency assistance, choir expenses, and food bank support.
Dickinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dickinson Family Foundation gave $27K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,259
- +223.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,478
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,411
- -51.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dickinson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4025 W 104Th Dr Unit B, Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 641-7424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dickinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacco ($15K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($10,069), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in a state marked “?”, 30% to North Carolina, and 14% to Colorado. Listed grants include recipients in North Carolina and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dickinson Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacco | Improving the Lives of Children | $15,190 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,069 |
| Fairview Choir Boulder, CO | Choir Expenses | $1,000 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Food Bank | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,411 | $19,415 | $29,415 | $27,259 | 11 | $27,259 | $970 |
| 2023 | $19,411 | $18,155 | $8,834 | $8,430 | 4 | $8,430 | $730 |
| 2022 | $10,090 | $12,104 | $2,014 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dickinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $970 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for individuals and charitable organizations. Community Food Share Inc., which received $1,000, describes its mission as eliminating hunger in Boulder and Broomfield counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $27,259. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $15,190, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grant was $15,190 to SACCO for improving the lives of children. Other grants included $3,300 for hurricane recovery aid, $1,619 for assistance with unpayable bills, $1,000 to Fairview Choir for choir expenses, and $1,000 to Community Food Share for a food bank. Additional grants supported hurricane recovery and funeral expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gilbert A. Dickinson as president, Ian E. Dickinson as vice president, Caleb Dickinson as treasurer, and Jennifer Fox as secretary.
Dickinson Family Foundation is led by Gilbert A. Dickinson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gilbert A. Dickinson
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Dickinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian E. Dickinson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fox
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Dickinson Family Foundation
How much does Dickinson Family Foundation give each year?
Dickinson Family Foundation gave $27K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is Dickinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dickinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,478, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dickinson Family Foundation give grants?
Dickinson Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Colorado (14%).
Does Dickinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dickinson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Recovery Aid" (6 grants).
Who are Dickinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dickinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacco ($15,190), Fairview Choir ($1,000) and Community Food Share ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($10,069), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dickinson Family Foundation?
Dickinson Family Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $970 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dickinson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for individuals and charitable organizations. Community Food Share Inc., which received $1,000, describes its mission as eliminating hunger in Boulder and Broomfield counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dickinson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dickinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Dickinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1705489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Dickinson 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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