The Deerfield Partnership Foundation
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City that supports healthcare-focused nonprofits. Deerfield employees founded and fund it, with money coming from employee contributions and directly from Deerfield’s profits.
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deerfield Partnership Foundation gave $353K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 72% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,860
- -93.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,346
- -95.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $296
- Total assets
- $29,679,577
- +91.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (47 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (37% 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 The Deerfield Partnership Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://deerfield.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deerfield Partnership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A-Z Children Limited ($130K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 258 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its partnerships as spanning locations around the world, including the South Bronx and the highlands of Nepal. Its 2024 grants included support for services in Uganda and grants to organizations in New York, Washington, DC, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Deerfield Partnership Foundation open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 47 of 65 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 22% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $353K (2024) to $5.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A-Z Children Limited | Scaling up maternal and child health care and emergency pediatric services in the Nansana Municipality, Uganda | $129,935 |
| American Society of Hematology Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer Research IN New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Inc New York, NY | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| New York Cares Inc New York, NY | FY24 CORP Engagement project | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| National Down Syndrome Society Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,174 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,676 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation Saline, MI | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,679,577 | $15,987,138 | $1,814,238 | $352,860 | 66 | $1,452,859 | $15,570,630 | $6,702,621 |
| 2023 | $15,498,503 | $5,923,129 | $6,905,219 | $5,489,416 | 50 | $6,705,720 | $5,414,986 | $12,155,737 |
| 2022 | $16,480,593 | $6,374,406 | $6,663,415 | $5,347,308 | 59 | $6,495,649 | $5,094,617 | $5,040,781 |
| 2021 | $16,769,602 | $8,282,470 | $4,572,473 | $3,594,352 | 35 | $4,367,112 | $7,267,690 | $3,345,465 |
| 2020 | $13,059,605 | $5,661,064 | $4,858,422 | $4,450,883 | 48 | — | $4,462,085 | $1,386,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deerfield Partnership Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.7M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health, accelerate innovation, and promote human equity. Its website describes partnerships with healthcare-focused nonprofits and highlights children’s health, including work ranging from clinics in the South Bronx to the highlands of Nepal.
Its 2024 grants included support for maternal and child health care and emergency pediatric services in Uganda, as well as grants to organizations focused on hematology, cancer research, and Down syndrome. The American Society of Hematology describes its work as advancing research, care, education, training, and advocacy concerning blood disorders. The National Down Syndrome Society says it empowers people with Down syndrome and their families through policy work, resources, community engagement, and public education. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $352,860. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $129,935, with a median of $296.
The largest listed grants were $129,935 to A-Z Children Limited for maternal and child health care and emergency pediatric services in Nansana Municipality, Uganda, and $125,000 to the American Society of Hematology for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity; $10,000 each to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and New York Cares; and $5,000 to Northwell Health Foundation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Veich as president and director; James Flynn as chairman of the board and director; Jonathan Isler as treasurer and director; and Robert Snetiker as secretary and director. Other directors listed are Christine Brideau, Alexis Caze, Andrew ElBardissi, Karen Heidelberger Retzler, Leslie Henshaw, and Jana Jensen.
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation is led by Mark Veich, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Veich
President & Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$442K (2021) → $450K (2024)
James Flynn
Director & Chairman of the Board
Director → Director & Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Caze
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew ElBardissi
Director & Vice President
Pres* & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Jensen
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Isler
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Heidelberger Retzler
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Henshaw
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Snetiker
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Brideau
Director & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kerri Seacord (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Vice President
- Former: Charlotte Williamson (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: David Clark (2020) — Director
- Former: David Dalton (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kathryn Wilson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Foley (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Shumaila Irshad (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Steven Bukowczyk (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Vicky Gaddy (2020) — Vice President
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 $450K, to Mark Veich (Pres, Dir).
Frequently asked questions about The Deerfield Partnership Foundation
How much does The Deerfield Partnership Foundation give each year?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation gave $353K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 50 grants.
What is The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $296, and its average grant was $5,346, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deerfield Partnership Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Deerfield Partnership Foundation give grants?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Norwalk, CT (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Deerfield Partnership Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include A-Z Children Limited ($129,935), American Society of Hematology Inc ($125,000) and Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer Research IN ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deerfield Partnership Foundation?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation reported $29.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.7M (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 The Deerfield Partnership Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health, accelerate innovation, and promote human equity. Its website describes partnerships with healthcare-focused nonprofits and highlights children’s health, including work ranging from clinics in the South Bronx to the highlands of Nepal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deerfield Partnership Foundation?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check deerfield.com for any change to that policy.
What is The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's EIN?
The Deerfield Partnership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0618950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Deerfield Partnership 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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