Dimick Foundation
The Dimick Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland, with offices in Washington, DC. Established in 1958, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and holds independent foundation status. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$611K
+17.2% YoY
Grant Count
146
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+1.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dimick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $569K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation emphasizes support across several key areas:
- Arts and Culture: Performing arts and music programs
- Social Services: Including hunger and homelessness
- Youth and Children: Leadership development and at-risk youth programs
- Education: Youth education and development
The foundation provides both general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
Recent grants have supported organizations including Arena Stage, Humane Rescue Alliance, and HEROES (Honor Every Responsible Officer's Eternal Sacrifice), with awards typically in the $10,000–$12,000 range.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $4,000
Review Cycle
Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision-making meetings
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Virginia
These three states account for approximately 96% of all grants. The foundation has supported 207 unique organizations across 8 states.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Income (2024):
- Total assets: $7,473,031
- Total revenues: $549,223
- Total expenses: $876,083
- Annual giving: $610,500
Historical Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $6 million in 2011 to $7.5 million in 2024.
Grant Distribution History:
- 2020–2023: Annual distributions ranged from $496,000 to $947,000
- Highest grantmaking activity in 2022: $947,000 distributed across 244 grants
- Total grants made (historical): 629 grants totaling $2.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,473,031 | $7,777,965 | $8,027,433 |
| Revenue | $549,223 | $528,165 | $944,400 |
| Expenses | $876,083 | $763,808 | $638,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $693,874 | $593,299 | $473,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $359,900 | $366,356 | $809,297 |
| Distributable Amount | $569,288 | $508,729 | $557,414 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arena Stage ($12,000), Children's Chorus of Washington ($8,500), Dance Place ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 826DC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| A WIDER CIRCLE KENSINGTON, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS FAIRFAX, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ANNANDALE, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ANDREW KEEGAN THEATRE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| ARCDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON HYATTSVILLE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| ARENA STAGE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| ART STREAM INC ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| ARTS FAIRFAX FAIRFAX, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key officers and trustees include:
- Nancy Cree
- John M. Lynham Jr.
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYNHAM JR | TRUSTEE | 2.12 | $56,042 |
| NANCY CREE-JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $56,042 |
| MICHELLE LEVENSON | TRUSTEE | 0.75 | $29,166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dimick Foundation fund?
The foundation emphasizes support across several key areas: • **Arts and Culture**: Performing arts and music programs • **Social Services**: Including hunger and homelessness • **Youth and Children**: Leadership development and at-risk youth programs • **Education**: Youth education and development The foundation provides both general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Dimick Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $17,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $4,000 • Median grant amount: $4,000 • Recent annual distribution: $610,500 (2024) **Recent Grant Activity:** Recent grants have supported organizations including Arena Stage, Humane Rescue Alliance, and HEROES (Honor Every Responsible Officer's Eternal Sacrifice), with awards typically in the $10,000–$12,000 range. **Application Process:** • Application deadline: Six weeks prior t…
Where does Dimick Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • District of Columbia • Maryland • Virginia These three states account for approximately 96% of all grants. The foundation has supported 207 unique organizations across 8 states.
What size grants does Dimick Foundation award?
In 2024, Dimick Foundation awarded 146 grants totaling $611K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Dimick Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dimick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $569K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dimick Foundation's EIN?
Dimick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6038149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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