Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation
The Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 27 grants totaling $364,022, supporting organizations that include faith-based groups, youth and family services, health services, and other nonprofits.
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation gave $364K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 26% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $364,022
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- -18.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,482
- +34.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,692,641
- -1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Harriet Jerry Dempsey Fdn as the contact and states that there is no formal application.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Harriet Jerry Dempsey Fdn
Mailing address: 101 N Main St 5Th Floor, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 370-6770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach ($45K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 167 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (55%), Illinois (9%), Florida (9%), Michigan (7%), and Virginia (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients reported for that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $364K (2026). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach Austell, GA | Unrestricted General | $45,000 |
| Help the Persecuted Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $45,000 |
| Covenant Church of Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $32,500 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Unrestricted General | $32,000 |
| Remerge Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Carenet Lansdowne, VA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academies Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| The Forgotten Initiative Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted General | $17,010 |
| North Point Ministries Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,692,641 | $361,308 | $434,383 | $364,022 | 27 | $385,198 | $315,925 | $429,576 |
| 2025 | $5,765,875 | $339,472 | $393,520 | $330,000 | 33 | $349,394 | $297,922 | $387,808 |
| 2024 | $5,820,003 | $350,119 | $362,240 | $304,500 | 34 | $321,563 | $313,688 | $342,882 |
| 2023 | $5,832,529 | $302,514 | $414,405 | $359,000 | 36 | $374,911 | $267,523 | $321,790 |
| 2022 | $5,944,493 | $403,828 | $376,022 | $318,000 | 37 | $336,664 | $365,579 | $376,032 |
| 2021 | $5,916,553 | $260,944 | $207,531 | $159,000 | 32 | — | $227,065 | $333,456 |
| 2020 | $5,862,839 | $4,195,219 | $122,551 | $96,996 | 30 | — | $296,883 | $167,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $430K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working with orphans and vulnerable children, providing Christ-centered education, serving medically underserved communities, and offering resources to people living on the margins.
These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions, not a stated foundation focus. For example, Lifesong for Orphans describes its work as mobilizing churches to care for orphans and vulnerable children. Atlanta Youth Academies says it provides Christ-centered education in low-income urban communities, while Good Samaritan Health Center describes providing health and social services to medically underserved people in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $364,022. Grants ranged from $1,020 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants included $45,000 each to Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach and Help the Persecuted; $32,500 to Covenant Church of Naples; $32,000 to Lifesong for Orphans; and $30,000 to Remerge. These grants were reported for unrestricted general purposes.
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no formal application, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee. Jerri D Hebdon, Rebecca D Cooled ge, and Margaret Christensen are listed on the filing’s advisory committee.
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$45K (2022) → $52K (2026)
Jerri D. Hebdon
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Christensen
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca D. Cooledge
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $52K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation
How much does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation give each year?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation gave $364K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $330K across 33 grants.
What is Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,482, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation give grants?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (9%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants), Hastings, MI (3 grants), Gridley, IL (2 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach ($45,000), Help the Persecuted ($45,000) and Covenant Church of Naples ($32,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $385K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $430K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working with orphans and vulnerable children, providing Christ-centered education, serving medically underserved communities, and offering resources to people living on the margins. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation?
The filing names Harriet Jerry Dempsey Fdn as the contact and states that there is no formal application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's EIN?
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7190047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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