John Henry Dean Iii and Shirley Lawson
The John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 2015, it operates as an independent grantmaking organization with substantial assets dedicated to philanthropic support across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+21.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
-27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$249K
+67.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support initiatives across Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services sectors. Recent grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to healthcare, cultural institutions, and animal welfare organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains significant grantmaking capacity with total giving of $5,226,033 in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, with demonstrated commitment to Fort Worth-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $105,088,308
- Total Expenses: $5,560,915
- Total Giving: $5,226,033
- Total Revenues: -$2,220,399
- Number of Employees: 0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN H DEAN III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY DEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND B KELLY III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID NEAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 640 Taylor St Ste 2200, Fort Worth, TX 76102-4845
Telephone: 817-336-2400
EIN: 47-1631698
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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