Eleanor and Morton Dear
Eleanor and Morton Dear is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $1K.
Eleanor and Morton Dear at a glance
In short: Eleanor and Morton Dear gave $4K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $474.375), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,795
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $474
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $113
- Total assets
- $8,265
- -87.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (37% 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 Eleanor and Morton Dear funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation B'nai Israel ($1K). Together the top 8 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eleanor and Morton Dear gives
- Giving grew 102% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 339% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $4K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation B'nai Israel Millburn, NJ | Contribution | $1,295 |
| Friends of the IDF Brooklyn, NY | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Rales JFS Boca Raton, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink New York, NY | Contribution | $125 |
| American Cancer Society Manasquan, NJ | Contribution | $100 |
| St Judes New York, NY | Contribution | $100 |
| VFW Kansas City, MO | Contribution | $100 |
| Fop Lodge 50 North Palm Beach, FL | Contribution | $75 |
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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 | $8,265 | $-52,283 | $3,810 | $3,795 | 8 | $3,795 | $1,055 | $1,119 |
| 2023 | $64,358 | $-3,053 | $2,345 | $2,325 | 6 | $2,325 | $1,114 | $1,269 |
| 2022 | $69,756 | $1,468 | $4,050 | $4,041 | 8 | $4,041 | $1,468 | $1,568 |
| 2021 | $72,338 | $23,618 | $1,883 | $1,881 | 7 | $1,881 | $618 | $992 |
| 2020 | $50,603 | $130 | $504 | $500 | 5 | — | $130 | $246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor and Morton Dear reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eleanor and Morton Dear is led by Morton Dear, Trustee President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morton Dear
Trustee President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor Dear
Trustee Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Dear
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence Dear
Treasurer
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 Eleanor and Morton Dear
How much does Eleanor and Morton Dear give each year?
Eleanor and Morton Dear gave $4K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 6 grants.
What is Eleanor and Morton Dear's typical grant size?
Eleanor and Morton Dear's median grant in 2024 was $113, and its average grant was $474, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eleanor and Morton Dear give grants?
Eleanor and Morton Dear's top state is New Jersey, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Eleanor and Morton Dear give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Eleanor and Morton Dear's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (8 grants).
Who are Eleanor and Morton Dear's largest grantees?
Eleanor and Morton Dear's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation B'nai Israel ($1,295), Friends of the IDF ($1,000) and Rales JFS ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor and Morton Dear?
Eleanor and Morton Dear reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Eleanor and Morton Dear's EIN?
Eleanor and Morton Dear's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3620074. 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
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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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