Dyer Family Foundation Inc
Dyer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $263,050, with the largest award—$222,000—going to Indiana Black Expo.
Dyer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dyer Family Foundation Inc gave $263K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Indiana. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,050
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,960
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,117,109
- -8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (96% 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 Dyer Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that there is no specific application form or required materials, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: John K Dyer President
Mailing address: 7817 Ladue Court, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 672-8023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dyer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana Black Expo ($222K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 134 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The remaining reported shares were New York (2%), Massachusetts (1%), Illinois (0%), and Washington (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dyer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 336% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $263K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Black Expo Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $222,000 |
| FW Public TV Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $6,000 |
| American Civl Liberties Union New York, NY | Operating | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $3,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of FW Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $3,000 |
| Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Barre, MA | Operating | $3,000 |
| IMS Indianapolis, IN | Operating | $1,800 |
| Acres Land Trust Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Carriage House Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,117,109 | $120,342 | $308,459 | $263,050 | 24 | $307,159 | $119,042 | $114,685 |
| 2023 | $2,305,226 | $-251,804 | $292,783 | $257,102 | 27 | $291,923 | $87,215 | $56,093 |
| 2022 | $2,849,813 | $98,072 | $167,313 | $155,525 | 27 | $166,913 | $105,597 | $125,419 |
| 2021 | $2,919,054 | $2,486,260 | $81,727 | $60,334 | 28 | $81,384 | $61,667 | $65,746 |
| 2020 | $514,521 | $43,704 | $30,828 | $28,900 | 28 | — | $24,698 | $24,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dyer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $115K 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 a range of organizations. For example, Indiana Black Expo says its mission includes establishing scholarships, supporting youth programs, and educating the public about African-American achievements and cultural development. Northeast Indiana Public Radio describes its mission as engaging the community with content that enriches the human experience. Matthew 25 says it provides free primary healthcare to uninsured, low-income residents in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $263,050. Grants ranged from $200 to $222,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $222,000 to Indiana Black Expo, $6,000 to FW Public TV, $5,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union and Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and $3,250 to Greater Fort Wayne.
The 2024 filing lists John K Dyer, President, as the application contact; states that no specific form or materials are required; and reports no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tamara S Dyer as President and John S Dyer and Melissa Burke as board members.
Dyer Family Foundation Inc is led by Tamara S. Dyer, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara S. Dyer
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John S. Dyer
Board Member
President & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Burke
Board Member
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 Dyer Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dyer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc gave $263K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 27 grants.
What is Dyer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,960, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dyer Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dyer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (17 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Dyer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dyer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dyer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana Black Expo ($222,000), FW Public TV ($6,000) and American Civl Liberties Union ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dyer Family Foundation Inc?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dyer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dyer Family Foundation Inc?
The filing states that there is no specific application form or required materials, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2117818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Dyer Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dyer-family-foundation-inc-morg_29aed60189dd4255b1846f41dc02ed21
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