Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.3M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.0M
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established by Lawrence Taylor Dee and Janet Sears Teller Dee for the purpose of benefiting Ogden and the surrounding area through charitable endeavors. The founders shared an appreciation for education, the arts, and healthcare services.
The foundation's primary areas of interest include:
- Education — Supporting learning excellence at all levels
- Healthcare — Providing excellent health care services in the community
- Arts & Culture — Supporting fine and performing arts organizations
- Community and Social Services — Funding community development and social service agencies
- Conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants available for:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah. Requests from organizations in other Utah communities are considered on a limited basis.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $52,292,694
- Total Revenue: $2,764,869
- Total Expenses: $3,621,188
- Net Income: -$856,319
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $1,521,269
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,003,099
- Miscellaneous revenues: $240,501
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $53,149,013
- Total Income: $20,020,135
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,292,694 | $53,149,013 | $54,998,033 |
| Revenue | $2,764,869 | $1,526,357 | $2,246,682 |
| Expenses | $3,621,188 | $3,375,377 | $3,640,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,129,877 | $2,911,398 | $3,003,630 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,245,614 | $1,064,820 | $1,542,667 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,914,583 | $2,883,133 | $2,993,567 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders:
- Lawrence Taylor Dee (1891–1976)
- Janet Sears Teller Dee (1894–1977)
Family Leadership:
- Thomas D. Dee II (Tommy) — Founding director and chair until his death in 2009
Current Trustees:
- Thomas D Dee III
- David Dee
- Matthew T Dee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
- Website: www.deefoundation.org
- Phone: 801-647-0604
- Mailing Address: PO Box 58767, Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0767
- EIN: 87-6150803
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since September 1971
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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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