Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Highlands Ranch, CO EIN: 81-4420630

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation at a glance

In short: Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,816
+0.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$15,816
+0.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$15,816
Total assets
$1,709
+4.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles: $16KChildrens Hospital Los Angeles$16K

The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($16K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Los Angeles

How Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
  • In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CATo pay for clinical related services benefiting children suffering primarily from cerebral palsy, lupus, and cancers in general or otherwise receiving medical treatment and care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.$15,816
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,709$18,595$18,816$15,8161$18,716——
2023$1,629$20,936$20,704$15,6941$20,654$24—
2022$1,555$17,658$17,638$15,2631$17,638$20$76
2021$1,534$32,372$16,585$15,0001$15,000$15,301—
2020$1,048$17,027$16,585$15,0001——$41

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation is led by Sally C Dempsey, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sally C Dempsey

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael R Mulhausen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carlo Limchuatuan

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cherie R Mulhausen

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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 Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation

How much does Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation give each year?

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 1 grant.

How large is Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation?

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.

Where does Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation operate?

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Edward J and Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4420630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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