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
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
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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
No grants recorded for .
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 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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