The Deane Family Foundation Inc
The Deane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Key Largo, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports 14 charitable grants totaling $170,004, including support for educational, civil-rights, arts, and other organizations.
The Deane Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Deane Family Foundation Inc gave $170K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $170,004
- +54.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,143
- +87.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $523,861
- -4.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Deane Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Grayvik Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (212) 288-8113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deane Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fit Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported across recipients in New York (88%), Alabama (7%), North Carolina (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Deane Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 170% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 396% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $170K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | Charitable | $21,668 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $11,668 |
| YMCA of Greater NY New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bronx Charter School for Better Bronx, NY | Charitable | $6,668 |
| Duke Divinity School Durham, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NY Landmarks Conservatory New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Dune Church Southampton, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The American Raquets Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Actors Fund of America New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $523,861 | $151,310 | $175,862 | $170,004 | 14 | $170,364 | $5,809 | $43,015 |
| 2022 | $548,413 | $18,558 | $123,314 | $110,000 | 17 | $110,390 | $4,128 | $41,898 |
| 2021 | $653,169 | $27,928 | $103,368 | $90,000 | 16 | $90,390 | $3,434 | $50,926 |
| 2020 | $728,609 | $6,349 | $75,700 | $63,000 | 16 | — | $3,007 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deane Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. Prep for Prep describes its work as providing educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes itself as working with communities to advance racial justice and human rights. The Bronx Charter School for Better Learning says it provides students with a foundation for academic success. The Entertainment Community Fund describes its work as providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. The Empire Center for Public Policy says it promotes public-policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and accountable government.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $170,004. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to FIT Foundation, $21,668 to Prep for Prep, $11,668 to the Southern Poverty Law Center, $10,000 to YMCA of Greater NY, and $6,668 to Bronx Charter School for Better Learning. Each was listed with the purpose “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Disque D Deane, Marjorie G Deane, Kathryn Deane, and Walter Deane as directors.
The Deane Family Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Disque D. Deane
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Deane
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marjorie G. Deane
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walter Deane
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Deane Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Deane Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc gave $170K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $110K across 17 grants.
What is The Deane Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $12,143, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deane Family Foundation Inc that year got $100K on average.
Where does The Deane Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Deane Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Deane Family Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Deane Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Fit Foundation ($100,000), Prep for Prep ($21,668) and Southern Poverty Law Center ($11,668), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Deane Family Foundation Inc?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc reported $524K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deane Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. Prep for Prep describes its work as providing educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deane Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Deane Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Deane Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4181062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Deane Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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