Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent is a private foundation based in Solon, Ohio. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including human rights and social justice, immigrant communities, environmental health, wildlife care, arts, libraries, and higher education.
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent at a glance
In short: Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,091
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,736,383
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32105 Woodsdale Lane, Solon, OH 44139
Phone: (216) 337-7118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Universalist Unitarian Service Committee ($50K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 77 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (38% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (29%), Illinois (14%), Florida (10%), and Minnesota (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2023) to $330K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Universalist Unitarian Service Committee Cambridge, MA | To advance human rights and social justice around the world by partering with communities. | $50,000 |
| Hondurans Against AIDS Bronx, NY | Oneca Program and CASA Yurumein Project | $30,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Foundation Chicago, IL | To secure and manage private support to benefit northern Illinois university, specifically, ghrad project | $30,000 |
| We Count Florida City, FL | Program includes direct services, community education, leadership development, policy advocacy, civic engagement, and a radio station. | $20,000 |
| Copal Education Fund Minneapolis, MN | To suppport the latine community to build collective power, transform systems, and create opportunities. | $20,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation New Bedford, MA | To mobilize philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs. | $10,000 |
| West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | Environmental Advocate/Education, Research and Health | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | Rehabilitiation for Injured, Sick, or Orphaned Birds. | $10,000 |
| Women in Migration Network New York, NY | To support the network of women in mirgration's voices and experiences. | $10,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | To support library programs and services for the people of New York. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,736,383 | $104,266 | $299,552 | $210,000 | 11 | $210,000 | $22,591 | $208,958 |
| 2023 | $3,932,010 | $1,178,564 | $270,811 | $170,000 | 8 | $170,000 | $1,078,920 | $170,373 |
| 2022 | $3,024,257 | $268,151 | $324,318 | $200,000 | 11 | $200,000 | $143,852 | $192,712 |
| 2021 | $3,075,415 | $698,523 | $381,263 | $245,000 | 12 | $245,000 | $69,264 | $213,466 |
| 2020 | $2,758,155 | $522,548 | $502,556 | $330,000 | 35 | — | $365,469 | $179,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for a human-rights organization, immigrant and Latine community initiatives, environmental health advocacy, wildlife rehabilitation, artist services, library programs, and a university project.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Women in Migration Network says it promotes human-rights-based and feminist migration policies and supports women’s voices and agency. West Harlem Environmental Action says it works to ensure that people of color and low-income residents participate in environmental health and protection policy. Wild Bird Fund says it provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for native and migrant wildlife. Montez Press Arts says it provides artists access to services, tools, technology, and distribution. Northern Illinois University Foundation describes its mission as connecting the private sector with the NIU community to secure and steward resources for the university.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $50,000 to Universalist Unitarian Service Committee for advancing human rights and social justice, $30,000 to Hondurans Against AIDS for its ONECA Program and Casa Yurumein Project, and $30,000 to Northern Illinois University Foundation for the GHRAD Project. Other listed grants included $20,000 each to We Count and COPAL Education Fund, and $10,000 each to Southcoast Community Foundation, West Harlem Environmental Action, Wild Bird Fund, Women in Migration Network, New York Public Library, and Montez Press Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca H Dent and Sabrina Guth as trustees.
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca H. Dent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Sabrina Guth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $5K, to Rebecca H Dent (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent
How much does Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent give each year?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 8 grants.
What is Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's typical grant size?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent that year got $18K on average.
Where does Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent give grants?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's largest grantees?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's largest 2024 grantees include Universalist Unitarian Service Committee ($50,000), Hondurans Against AIDS ($30,000) and Northern Illinois University Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a human-rights organization, immigrant and Latine community initiatives, environmental health advocacy, wildlife rehabilitation, artist services, library programs, and a university project. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's EIN?
Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6729068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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