Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation
The Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient City, Utah. Established in 1971 by Lawrence Taylor and Janet Teller Dee, it supports charitable activities, with a particular interest in northern Utah and in organizations serving the Ogden and an individual recipient communities.
Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.0M), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,041,500
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,041,500
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,041,500
- Total assets
- $52,292,694
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of application, or use the online portal if eligible under the website’s application requirements. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. Website eligibility requirements include 501(c)(3) status and prior funding from the foundation within the last three years; individuals and lobbying organizations are ineligible.
- Review Cycle
- The filing suggests October 22, while the website lists September 15 for fall applications and April 15 for spring applications. The fall 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing suggests October 22, while the website lists September 15 for fall applications and April 15 for spring…
- Contact
Application contact: Lawrence And Janet Dee Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 58767, Salt Lake City, UT 84158
Phone: (801) 647-0604
Website: https://www.deefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contributions ($3.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 169 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says applicant organizations must be based in Utah. It gives preference to organizations and programs based in Ogden and an individual recipient City; requests from other Utah-based organizations are considered on a limited basis, and requests from organizations based outside Utah are not considered. In filing year 2024, 100% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $2.8M (2020) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Salt Lake City, UT | General Support - Please See Attached Contribution Detail | $3,041,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,292,694 | $2,764,869 | $3,621,188 | $3,041,500 | 1 | $3,129,877 | $2,245,614 | $2,914,583 |
| 2023 | $53,149,013 | $1,526,357 | $3,375,377 | $2,839,000 | 1 | $2,911,398 | $1,064,820 | $2,883,133 |
| 2022 | $54,998,033 | $2,246,682 | $3,640,697 | $2,931,000 | 1 | $3,003,630 | $1,542,667 | $2,993,567 |
| 2021 | $56,392,048 | $10,561,184 | $3,436,690 | $2,801,500 | 1 | $2,876,705 | $10,044,718 | $3,137,391 |
| 2020 | $49,292,554 | $944,676 | $3,434,195 | $2,800,004 | 165 | — | $891,528 | $2,800,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to benefit Ogden and the surrounding area through charitable endeavors. Its stated areas of interest are arts and culture, community services, conservation and preservation, education, and healthcare.
The foundation’s application page says it considers proposals from established 501(c)(3) organizations and institutions whose purposes are charitable, educational, artistic, promote conservation, or provide social and health services. The website also identifies examples of supported work, including conservation projects, university programs, and symphony and opera activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported $3,041,500 in grants across one itemized grant entry. That entry was listed as “CONTRIBUTIONS” in an individual recipient City, Utah, with the purpose “GENERAL SUPPORT - PLEASE SEE ATTACHED CONTRIBUTION DETAIL.” The filing data therefore does not identify a specific recipient or provide a typical award size beyond the amount of that single entry.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a letter of application as the application material. The website says eligible organizations that received funding in the last three years may apply through the portal; its Statement of Inquiry was closed for the fall 2026 period. The website lists one application per organization per year and says applications may be carried forward for consideration in a future period. The filing lists no deadline but suggests October 22. The website’s listed September 15 deadline for the fall 2026 period has passed as of October 2, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Thomas D. Dee III as Co-Chair and Secretary, David L. Dee as Co-Chair, and Matthew T. Dee, Nathan C. Dee, and Elisabeth V. Dee as directors. The 2024 filing lists Nathan C. Dee, Thomas D. Dee III, David Dee, Elisabeth Dee, and Matthew T. Dee as directors.
Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Dee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Elisabeth Dee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Matthew T. Dee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Nathan C. Dee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Thomas D. Dee III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: E. Lisabeth Dee (2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Nathan C Dee (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation
How much does Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation give each year?
Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation?
Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation reported $52.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation fund?
The foundation was established to benefit Ogden and the surrounding area through charitable endeavors. Its stated areas of interest are arts and culture, community services, conservation and preservation, education, and healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation?
Submit a letter of application, or use the online portal if eligible under the website’s application requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s website says applicant organizations must be based in Utah. It gives preference to organizations and programs based in Ogden and an individual recipient City; requests from other Utah-based organizations are considered on a limited basis, and requests from organizations based outside Utah are not considered.
What is Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6150803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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