Four D Charitable Foundation
Four D Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a school, a health policy institute, community and conservation organizations, and a university.
Four D Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Four D Charitable Foundation gave $682K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $681,700
- +2626.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,462
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,442,661
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Four D Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Four D Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greenwich Country Day School Inc ($310K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $621K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Connecticut received 49% of the foundation’s grant dollars, California 15%, Wyoming 14%, New York 6%, and New Jersey 5%. These figures describe the distribution of that year’s grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Four D Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $682K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $682K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc Greenwich, CT | GCDS FIRST: The Campaign for Tradition and Innovation | $250,000 |
| The Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | Accelerating Progress for Care and Research in Schizophrenia | $100,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,750 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Moose, WY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Education Alliance for Borderline Persona TWP Washinton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Tuck Annual Giving Fund | $25,000 |
| Faculty Student Association of Downstate Medical C Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Free clinic | $20,000 |
| Trinity Church Cos Cob, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $16,442,661 | $208,301 | $720,048 | $681,700 | 21 | $711,248 | $245,380 | $643,455 |
| 2024 | $16,954,408 | $834,756 | $63,629 | $25,000 | 1 | $49,129 | $834,756 | $710,868 |
| 2023 | $16,183,281 | $16,188,781 | $5,500 | — | — | $5,500 | $2 | $52,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Four D Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $643K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Greenwich Country Day School says its mission is to help children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in their studies, play, and character. The Milken Institute describes itself as a nonpartisan think tank working to advance prosperity through research, meetings, and policy initiatives, including work to improve health. Other grantees describe missions involving community philanthropy, conservation, higher education, and services for immigrant girls.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $681,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Greenwich Country Day School for “GCDS FIRST: The Campaign for Tradition and Innovation,” $100,000 to the Milken Institute for “Accelerating Progress for Care and Research in Schizophrenia,” and $60,000 to Greenwich Country Day School for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants were $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole and $25,750 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Dishner as director, secretary, and treasurer, and Jeffrey Dishner as director and president.
Four D Charitable Foundation is led by Jeffrey Dishner, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Dishner
Director & President
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Dishner
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Four D Charitable Foundation
How much does Four D Charitable Foundation give each year?
Four D Charitable Foundation gave $682K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Four D Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Four D Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,462, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Four D Charitable Foundation give grants?
Four D Charitable Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and Wyoming (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (2 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Garden City, NY (2 grants).
Does Four D Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Four D Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Four D Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Four D Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greenwich Country Day School Inc ($310,000 across 2 grants), The Milken Institute ($100,000) and Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Four D Charitable Foundation?
Four D Charitable Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $711K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $643K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Four D Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Greenwich Country Day School says its mission is to help children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in their studies, play, and character. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Four D Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Four D Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Four D Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2903640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Four D Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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