The Deikel Family Foundation
The Deikel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $491K. Net investment income was $430K.
The Deikel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deikel Family Foundation gave $491K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,500
- +134.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,071
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,614,687
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (83% 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 Deikel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Pacific Medical Center Foundation ($405K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $491K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 28 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Deikel Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $209K (2023) to $637K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation San Francisco, CA | Newborn Intensive Care Unit | $400,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Funding | $77,500 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation San Francisco, CA | Notkin Breast Cancer Recovery Program | $5,000 |
| Cancer Legal Care Oakdale, MN | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association St. Paul, MN | General Funding | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Chicago, IL | Race for the Cure | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Association of MN Golden Valley, MN | General Funding | $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 | $7,614,687 | $514,008 | $603,269 | $490,500 | 7 | $516,425 | $429,896 | $590,282 |
| 2023 | $7,703,948 | $589,338 | $354,695 | $209,000 | 4 | $234,826 | $491,422 | $506,468 |
| 2022 | $7,469,305 | $987,125 | $793,323 | $637,000 | 7 | $662,652 | $872,736 | $524,794 |
| 2021 | $7,275,503 | $632,281 | $726,131 | $572,500 | 5 | $601,878 | $513,334 | $594,361 |
| 2020 | $7,369,353 | $168,030 | $501,564 | $377,500 | 5 | — | $58,516 | $472,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deikel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $590K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Deikel Family Foundation is led by Theodore Deikel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore Deikel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Deikel Family Foundation
How much does The Deikel Family Foundation give each year?
The Deikel Family Foundation gave $491K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 4 grants.
What is The Deikel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deikel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $70,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Deikel Family Foundation give grants?
The Deikel Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Deikel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Deikel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Deikel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deikel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Pacific Medical Center Foundation ($405,000 across 2 grants), American Israel Education Foundation ($77,500) and Cancer Legal Care ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deikel Family Foundation?
The Deikel Family Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $590K (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 is The Deikel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Deikel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0982538. 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 Deikel Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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