Dimick Foundation
The Dimick Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in the Washington, DC area and elsewhere, with most grant dollars going to recipients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Dimick Foundation at a glance
In short: Dimick Foundation gave $605K across 143 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $604,500
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 143
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,227
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,473,031
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (26 of 143, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dimick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a letter to John Lynham c/o Foley & Lardner LLP. It lists no restrictions on awards and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Submit materials six weeks before a semi-annual grant decision-making meeting.
- Deadline
- Submit materials six weeks before a semi-annual grant decision-making meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: John Lynham Co Foley Lardner Llp
Mailing address: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1000 W, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (202) 672-5300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dimick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arena Stage ($12K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
648 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 648 grants of 648 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 23% to Maryland, and 16% to Virginia. The remaining reported shares were 1% to California and less than 1% to West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 143 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dimick Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 143 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $466K (2019) to $605K (2024). In 2024 it made 143 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Stage Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Heroes Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Imagination Stage Bethesda, MD | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| United States Tennis Association Herndon, VA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow Bristow, VA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Annes Center for Children Youth and Familes Hyattsville, MD | General Operating Support | $9,500 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $8,500 |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center College Park, MD | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $7,473,031 | $549,223 | $870,083 | $604,500 | 143 | $689,004 | $359,900 | $569,288 |
| 2023 | $7,777,965 | $528,165 | $763,808 | $521,000 | 127 | $593,299 | $366,356 | $508,729 |
| 2022 | $8,027,433 | $944,400 | $638,348 | $476,000 | 121 | $473,500 | $809,297 | $557,414 |
| 2021 | $7,757,616 | $1,345,448 | $697,722 | $509,000 | 128 | $507,000 | $1,174,930 | $600,059 |
| 2020 | $7,070,400 | $604,181 | $681,653 | $496,000 | 129 | — | $449,207 | $551,737 |
| 2019 | $7,147,402 | $267,637 | $636,370 | $466,000 | 121 | — | $112,590 | $484,968 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Imagination Stage describes its work as helping young people discover their voice and identity through performing arts education and professional theatre. Greater DC Diaper Bank says it provides diapers and other essentials to vulnerable families in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Bright Beginnings describes its work as providing an educational environment for children and families experiencing housing instability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $604,500 through 143 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest grants were $12,000 each to Arena Stage and Humane Rescue Alliance, and $10,000 each to Heroes Inc., Imagination Stage, United States Tennis Association, and Youth for Tomorrow. Other 2024 grantees included Reading Partners ($7,000), Round House Theatre ($7,000), Building Bridges Across the River ($6,000), Bright Beginnings ($6,000), Greater DC Diaper Bank ($6,000), and Calvary Women’s Services ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Lynham Jr., Nancy Cree-Johnson, and Michelle Levenson as trustees.
Dimick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Lynham Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.1 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $56K (2024)
Michelle Levenson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $33K (2024)
Nancy Cree-Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $56K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $56K, to John Lynham Jr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dimick Foundation
How much does Dimick Foundation give each year?
Dimick Foundation gave $605K across 143 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $521K across 127 grants.
What is Dimick Foundation's typical grant size?
Dimick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,227, across 143 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dimick Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dimick Foundation give grants?
Dimick Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (85 grants), Arlington, VA (7 grants), Rockville, MD (5 grants) and Bethesda, MD (4 grants).
Does Dimick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dimick Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (143 of 143) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dimick Foundation's largest grantees?
Dimick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Arena Stage ($12,000), Humane Rescue Alliance ($12,000) and Heroes Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dimick Foundation?
Dimick Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $689K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $569K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dimick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Imagination Stage describes its work as helping young people discover their voice and identity through performing arts education and professional theatre. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dimick Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to submit a letter to John Lynham c/o Foley & Lardner LLP. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dimick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dimick-foundation-morg_30d6d90bb70b4adb862dbb05793d3681
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