Leroy E Dettman Foundation
Leroy E Dettman Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $40,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and other states.
Leroy E Dettman Foundation at a glance
In short: Leroy E Dettman Foundation gave $40K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +26.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,222
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $134,081
- -20.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leroy E Dettman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2901 Bayview Drive, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33306
Phone: (561) 362-9104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leroy E Dettman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NC Wesleyan College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (57%), North Carolina (30%), New Jersey (5%), Kentucky (5%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leroy E Dettman Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $53K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Wesleyan College Rocky Mount, NC | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Museum of Discovery & Science Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Covenant House Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of Birch State Park Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Homeless Outreach Counci Cherry Hill, NJ | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Oeprations | $2,000 |
| Questions for Cancer Research Cary, NC | General Operations | $2,000 |
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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 | $134,081 | $70,543 | $105,466 | $40,000 | 18 | $49,044 | $14,319 | $49,528 |
| 2024 | $168,210 | $121,315 | $120,423 | $31,600 | 20 | $41,461 | $42,950 | $49,775 |
| 2023 | $169,740 | $113,537 | $136,144 | $48,000 | 25 | $57,798 | $35,687 | $44,938 |
| 2022 | $195,043 | $118,867 | $138,099 | $52,615 | 19 | $62,135 | $43,511 | $54,020 |
| 2021 | $211,352 | $57,785 | $123,893 | $40,950 | 17 | — | — | $60,108 |
| 2020 | $270,832 | $98,495 | $115,637 | $45,040 | 20 | — | $36,360 | $46,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leroy E Dettman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions address animal welfare, homelessness, community support for a state park, and health care. For example, the Humane Society of Broward County says it advocates for and improves animals’ lives through adoptions, community services, and education. Showering Love says it works to restore dignity and hope to people experiencing homelessness through weekly showers. Friends of Birch State Park says it supports preserving, conserving, enhancing, and promoting Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $40,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed award was $10,000 to NC Wesleyan College for general operations.
Other listed 2025 grants included $2,500 to Museum of Discovery & Science and $2,000 each to 4KIDS of South Florida, Boys and Girls Club of Broward, Covenant House Florida, Friends of Birch State Park, Humane Society of Broward County, Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council, Make a Wish Foundation, Questions for Cancer Research, Second Chance Society, and Showering Love; the listed purposes were general operations. Holy Cross Hospital received $1,500 in 2025. The Humane Society of Broward County describes its work as animal advocacy and services; Second Chance Society says its primary purpose is to aid homeless and struggling individuals; and Holy Cross Hospital describes its work as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in its communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg Dettman as “PRES/DIRECTO,” and Amy Dettman and Michael Dettman as trustees. It also lists Barbara Fleming as deceased.
Leroy E Dettman Foundation is led by Greg Dettman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Dettman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Barbara Fleming
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
$20K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Amy Dettman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$13K (2025)
Michael Dettman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$13K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Greg Dettman (Pres/Directo). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leroy E Dettman Foundation
How much does Leroy E Dettman Foundation give each year?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation gave $40K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 20 grants.
What is Leroy E Dettman Foundation's typical grant size?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,222, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leroy E Dettman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Leroy E Dettman Foundation give grants?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (30%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (10 grants).
Does Leroy E Dettman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leroy E Dettman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leroy E Dettman Foundation's largest grantees?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NC Wesleyan College ($10,000), Museum of Discovery & Science ($2,500) and 4KIDS of South Florida ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leroy E Dettman Foundation?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 Leroy E Dettman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address animal welfare, homelessness, community support for a state park, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leroy E Dettman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leroy E Dettman Foundation's EIN?
Leroy E Dettman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1784551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Leroy E Dettman 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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