The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited is a private foundation, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $817K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $32K.
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited at a glance
In short: The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,106
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,518
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $817,116
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charlotte Country Day School ($31K). Together the top 6 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited gives
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% 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 $25K (2021) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte, NC | Educational | $30,606 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program Lawrenceville, NJ | Educational | $20,000 |
| Moncrief Game Changer Foundation Addison, TX | Educational | $7,500 |
| Hooptee Charities Matthews, NC | Educational | $7,000 |
| Precious Dreams Foundation New York, NY | Assistance to Children in Foster Care | $5,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Assistance to Children with Cancer | $5,000 |
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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 | $817,116 | $33,549 | $77,706 | $75,106 | 6 | $75,106 | $31,549 | $41,201 |
| 2023 | $861,273 | $21,830 | $74,093 | $72,993 | 8 | $72,993 | $20,830 | $43,623 |
| 2022 | $913,536 | $17,490 | $35,886 | $35,536 | 4 | $35,536 | $7,490 | $45,514 |
| 2021 | $931,932 | $5,395 | $26,475 | $25,350 | 2 | $25,350 | $3,395 | $46,190 |
| 2020 | $953,012 | $13,304 | $61,128 | $57,650 | 2 | — | $13,304 | $47,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited is led by Henry Shaw, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry Shaw
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Shaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Shaw
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited
How much does The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited give each year?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 8 grants.
What is The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's typical grant size?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's median grant in 2024 was $7,250, and its average grant was $12,518, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited give grants?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited gives mostly in North Carolina: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and Texas (10%).
Does The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's largest grantees?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's largest 2024 grantees include Charlotte Country Day School ($30,606), New Jersey Scholars Program ($20,000) and Moncrief Game Changer Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited reported $817K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's EIN?
The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3583756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Dee-Lite Foundation Limited funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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