Dryden Family Foundation
The Dryden Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hale, Michigan, that supports established charitable organizations. Richard and Janet Dryden established it in 2000 to help others through the family’s philanthropic efforts.
Dryden Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dryden Family Foundation gave $231K across 104 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,750
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 104
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,219
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,306,771
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (6 of 104, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dryden Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2560 Dease Lake Road, Hale, MI 48739
Phone: (989) 257-5453
Website: https://drydenfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dryden Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Community Church ($21K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
472 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 472 grants of 472 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it prefers local charities within each director’s community but does not exclude national charities. In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 15% to Florida, 13% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Minnesota, and 2% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dryden Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 104 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2021) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 104 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Church Lauderdale by the Sea, FL | Charitable | $20,500 |
| Hale Methodist Church Hale, MI | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Penrickton Ctr for Blind Taylor, MI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Aicr Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Methodist Children's Home Society Redford, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,306,771 | $501,416 | $298,198 | $230,750 | 104 | $251,335 | $375,367 | $244,476 |
| 2024 | $3,103,553 | $1,076,055 | $235,965 | $193,600 | 100 | $214,502 | $955,892 | $225,270 |
| 2023 | $2,263,463 | $467,879 | $182,532 | $152,950 | 90 | $161,213 | $348,854 | $180,803 |
| 2022 | $1,970,836 | $199,118 | $193,105 | $162,000 | 90 | $170,442 | $83,514 | $158,220 |
| 2021 | $1,962,823 | $232,790 | $162,826 | $118,850 | 88 | $139,921 | $133,029 | $153,376 |
| 2020 | $1,890,459 | $137,809 | $171,889 | $145,600 | 116 | — | $79,834 | $129,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dryden Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist established charities making a positive difference in the world. Its website identifies self-help, aid for foster and abused children, scholarships, environmental preservation, and protection of rare and endangered species as areas it seeks to support.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, Methodist Children’s Home Society describes its work as providing shelter and services to emotionally impaired children. The Lupus Foundation of America says it works to improve quality of life for people affected by lupus through research, education, support, and advocacy. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 104 grants totaling $230,750. Grants ranged from $150 to $20,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed award was $20,500 to The Community Church in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Other notable grants included $7,000 to Hale Methodist Church and $6,000 to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, both in Michigan; and $5,000 each to AICR, the American Red Cross, Americares, Holy Cross Hospital, the Lupus Foundation of America, Methodist Children’s Home Society, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard G. Dryden as president, Janet M. Dryden as secretary, and Daniel A. Dryden as vice president. Directors listed are Susan E. Roberts, Jay D. Rogers, Julie B. Welker, Jill M. Ihrke, Jessica L. Demara, and Michael A. Dryden.
Dryden Family Foundation is led by Richard G. Dryden, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard G. Dryden
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay D. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Jessica L. Demara
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Jill M. Ihrke
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Julie B. Welker
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Michael A. Dryden
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Susan E. Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Daniel A. Dryden
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$150 (2020) → $150 (2025)
Janet M. Dryden
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150, to Daniel a Dryden (Vice Pres). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dryden Family Foundation
How much does Dryden Family Foundation give each year?
Dryden Family Foundation gave $231K across 104 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 100 grants.
What is Dryden Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dryden Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,219, across 104 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dryden Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dryden Family Foundation give grants?
Dryden Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), Detroit, MI (10 grants), Troy, MI (5 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does Dryden Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 104 grants with a stated purpose on Dryden Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (104 grants).
Who are Dryden Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dryden Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Community Church ($20,500), Hale Methodist Church ($7,000) and Penrickton Ctr for Blind ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dryden Family Foundation?
Dryden Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dryden Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist established charities making a positive difference in the world. Its website identifies self-help, aid for foster and abused children, scholarships, environmental preservation, and protection of rare and endangered species as areas it seeks to support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dryden Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dryden Family Foundation's EIN?
Dryden Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3527211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dryden Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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