The Deramus Foundation Inc
The Deramus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, health, religious education, and the arts, as well as policy and research organizations.
The Deramus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Deramus Foundation Inc gave $698K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Kansas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $698,139
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,089
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,989
- Total assets
- $9,175,117
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (9 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (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 Deramus Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O David Zimmerman 6201 College Bl, Overland Park, KS 66211-2435
Phone: (913) 345-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deramus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Horowitz Freedom Center ($120K). Together the top 10 received $585K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 120 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kansas (37%), California (17%), Virginia (16%), the District of Columbia (13%), and Missouri (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Deramus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 24 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $698K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $698K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | Education for Americans | $120,000 |
| Freedom Alliance Foundation Dulles, VA | Education Programsfor Americans | $100,000 |
| Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | Education for Americans | $100,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | Education Programsfor Americans | $50,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Childrens Health | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Healing Project Mission, KS | Cancer PatientSupport Program | $50,000 |
| Queen of the Holy Rosarch School Bucyrus, KS | Education for Children | $40,000 |
| FLCCC Independent Medical Alliance Washington, DC | Health Education | $25,000 |
| Independence Institute Denver, CO | Education for Americans | $25,000 |
| St Martin Academy Ft Scott, KS | Education | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,175,117 | $577,225 | $786,483 | $698,139 | 24 | $725,615 | $400,625 | $603,548 |
| 2023 | $9,384,375 | $1,448,968 | $780,409 | $721,606 | 21 | $732,530 | $1,320,316 | $567,012 |
| 2022 | $8,715,816 | $364,454 | $1,155,199 | $1,138,202 | 21 | $1,138,919 | $232,281 | $621,685 |
| 2021 | $9,506,561 | $385,026 | $866,876 | $846,701 | 24 | $857,745 | $236,088 | $727,376 |
| 2020 | $9,988,410 | $108,888 | $923,970 | $897,984 | 30 | — | $218,401 | $641,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deramus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $604K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included education for Americans and children, health education, children’s health, cancer patient support, religious education, and theater arts.
Among its grantees, the David Horowitz Freedom Center describes its mission as defending free societies, and the Kansas Policy Institute says it works to protect constitutional rights, expand access to educational opportunities, and help Kansans keep more of what they earn. The Capital Research Center describes its work as research on organizations and people influencing public policy. The Independence Institute says it educates citizens, legislators, and opinion makers about policies that enhance personal and economic freedom.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants totaling $698,139 in 2024. Awards ranged from $25 to $120,000, with a median grant of $15,989. Recent annual grantmaking totals were $721,606 across 21 grants in 2023 and $1,138,202 across 21 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $120,000 to the David Horowitz Freedom Center, $100,000 each to Freedom Alliance Foundation and Kansas Policy Institute, and $50,000 each to Capital Research Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and Kansas City Healing Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William N Deramus IV as Director, President, and Secretary; Patricia D Bunch as Director, Vice President, and Treasurer; and Jill D Dean and Jean D Wagner as Directors and Vice Presidents.
The Deramus Foundation Inc is led by William N Deramus IV, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William N Deramus IV
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean D Wagner
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill D Dean
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia D Bunch
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 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 Deramus Foundation Inc
How much does The Deramus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Deramus Foundation Inc gave $698K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $722K across 21 grants.
What is The Deramus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Deramus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,989, and its average grant was $29,089, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deramus Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Deramus Foundation Inc give grants?
The Deramus Foundation Inc's top state is Kansas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Bucyrus, KS (3 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants) and Kansas City, KS (2 grants).
Does The Deramus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Deramus Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education for Americans" (7 grants) and "Religious Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Deramus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Deramus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include David Horowitz Freedom Center ($120,000), Freedom Alliance Foundation ($100,000) and Kansas Policy Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deramus Foundation Inc?
The Deramus Foundation Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $726K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deramus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included education for Americans and children, health education, children’s health, cancer patient support, religious education, and theater arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deramus Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Deramus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Deramus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6066776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Deramus 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Deramus Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-deramus-foundation-inc-morg_da3d8d81a8664b76ba48f4299178237f
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