The Deck Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland, established in 2018. It operates as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on grantmaking and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$973K
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
47
+6.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
- Human rights and social justice initiatives
- Immigration-related nonprofits
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $23,868,515 (as of most recent filing)
Total Giving: $972,500 (2024)
Revenue: $1.8 million (as of 2023)
Total Expenses: $1.3 million (year ending 12/2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,868,515 | $21,754,630 | $19,622,920 |
| Revenue | $1,639,570 | $1,801,120 | $2,197,161 |
| Expenses | $1,224,462 | $1,271,120 | $1,240,578 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $972,500 | $1,022,500 | $1,012,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,761,881 | $1,700,137 | $2,114,636 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,105,923 | $986,122 | $1,005,728 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ELKES | Trustee | 20 | $100,956 |
| ELIZABETH CARROLL | Trustee | 20 | $100,956 |
| KATHARINE ELKES | Trustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 314, 4938 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-648-1963
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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