Dies Family Foundation Inc
Dies Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Norwalk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $653K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $62K.
Dies Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dies Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,250
- +200.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $652,757
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dies Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Christ in India (EIN 06-1582006) ($22K). Together the top 2 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dies Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Christ in India (EIN 06-1582006) Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $22,000 |
| International Committee of the Red Cross (EIN 98-6001029) | Charitable | $20,500 |
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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 | $652,757 | $61,748 | $44,500 | $42,500 | 2 | $44,500 | $61,633 | $37,900 |
| 2023 | $635,509 | $4,737 | $37,050 | $35,400 | 5 | $37,050 | $10,356 | $33,899 |
| 2022 | $667,822 | $23,582 | $11,640 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $23,582 | $34,398 |
| 2021 | $655,880 | $117,837 | $53,237 | $51,000 | 6 | $52,495 | $116,342 | $39,871 |
| 2020 | $591,280 | $49,211 | $32,005 | $30,500 | 5 | — | $49,211 | $32,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dies Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dies Family Foundation Inc is led by Jason C. Dies, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason C. Dies
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian E. Dies
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean Dies
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremy J. Dies
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Dies Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dies Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dies Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
How large is Dies Family Foundation Inc?
Dies Family Foundation Inc reported $653K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Dies Family Foundation Inc operate?
Dies Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Tennessee.
What is Dies Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dies Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0828992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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