The Dew and Lily Foundation
The Dew and Lily Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vernon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $349K.
The Dew and Lily Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dew and Lily Foundation gave $349K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $349,400
- +598.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,675
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $6,373,199
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 Dew and Lily Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NLVC ($150K). Together the top 8 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dew and Lily Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3394% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $349K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NLVC Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $150,000 |
| Harvest Rock Church Pasadena, CA | Financial Support | $50,000 |
| THMC Church Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $50,000 |
| Harvest International Ministry Pasadena, CA | Financial Support | $50,000 |
| Oakwood School North Hollywood, CA | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Unicef USA New York, NY | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Pava Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $2,400 |
| Blue Ribbon Trust Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $6,373,199 | $1,119,068 | $414,735 | $349,400 | 8 | $349,400 | — | $251,137 |
| 2023 | $4,731,675 | $1,215,501 | $92,487 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $4,564 | $164,790 |
| 2022 | $2,739,082 | $1,327,306 | $118,839 | $95,000 | 4 | $95,000 | — | $90,283 |
| 2021 | $2,274,152 | $1,120,591 | $21,873 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $109,157 | $56,631 |
| 2020 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dew and Lily Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dew and Lily Foundation is led by Michael M Ning, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael M Ning
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dongsheng Ning (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Dew and Lily Foundation
How much does The Dew and Lily Foundation give each year?
The Dew and Lily Foundation gave $349K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is The Dew and Lily Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dew and Lily Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $43,675, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dew and Lily Foundation give grants?
The Dew and Lily Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Dew and Lily Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Dew and Lily Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Dew and Lily Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dew and Lily Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NLVC ($150,000), Harvest Rock Church ($50,000) and THMC Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dew and Lily Foundation?
The Dew and Lily Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dew and Lily Foundation's EIN?
The Dew and Lily Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6713767. 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
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