Diekemper Family Foundation Inc
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its 2022 filing data nevertheless reports grants made that year.
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Diekemper Family Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 42 grants in 2022 (avg $49K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,045,400
- +2309.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 42
- -4.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $48,700
- +2423.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (19 of 42, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diekemper Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2021 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2453, Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone: (806) 762-4186
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diekemper Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Health Center ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 141 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diekemper Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 19 of 42 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $2.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 42 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Center Lubbock, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Lubbock Proforming Arts Lubbock, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Science Spectrum Lubbock, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | General | $201,500 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Lubbock, TX | General | $151,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | General | $150,000 |
| Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Lubbock, TX | General | $100,000 |
| UMC Foundation Lubbock, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital Lubbock, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Children's Home of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $349,886 | $2,062,277 | $2,045,400 | 42 | $2,045,400 | $338,502 | $56,532 |
| 2021 | $1,712,391 | $177,505 | $92,507 | $84,900 | 44 | $84,900 | $136,573 | $103,533 |
| 2020 | $1,627,393 | $98,863 | $86,196 | $86,160 | 55 | — | $83,310 | $84,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diekemper Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including science education, food assistance, health care, arts, family support, and cultural preservation. For example, Science Spectrum describes itself as a science and technology museum and hands-on exhibit center serving the public within 200 miles of Lubbock. South Plains Food Bank says it secures, grows, processes, and distributes food to charitable organizations and people in need. UMC Foundation says it assists the operation of University Medical Center, and Lubbock Arts Alliance describes its mission as fostering the creation, understanding, and enjoyment of the arts in and around Lubbock.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $2,045,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $250,000, with a median of $10,250. Among the largest were $250,000 each to Community Health Center, Lubbock Proforming Arts, and Science Spectrum; $201,500 to Texas Tech Foundation; $151,000 to All Saints Episcopal School; and $150,000 to South Plains Food Bank.
Other reported grants included $100,000 each to Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding, UMC Foundation, and Covenant Children’s Hospital; $50,000 each to Children’s Home of Lubbock and Lubbock Symphony; and $25,000 to Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Lou Dunn Diekemper as president, Mia Diekemper Maddoux as vice president, and Diane Burchard as secretary.
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc is led by Lou Dunn Diekemper, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lou Dunn Diekemper
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Burchard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Diekemper Maddoux
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Diekemper Family Foundation Inc
How much does Diekemper Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 42 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $85K across 44 grants.
What is Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $10,250, and its average grant was $48,700, across 42 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diekemper Family Foundation Inc that year got $53K on average.
Where does Diekemper Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (42 grants).
Does Diekemper Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Community Health Center ($250,000), Lubbock Proforming Arts ($250,000) and Science Spectrum ($250,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Diekemper Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including science education, food assistance, health care, arts, family support, and cultural preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diekemper Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2021 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Diekemper Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Diekemper Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Diekemper Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2883998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Diekemper Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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