The Dreiseszun Family Foundation
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports 68 grants totaling $7,199,998 to charitable organizations.
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dreiseszun Family Foundation gave $7.2M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), top state Arizona. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,199,998
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,882
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $154,587,583
- +16.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (12 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dreiseszun Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes a brief letter stating the requesting organization’s general nature, goals, and purpose, and says awards are restricted to organizations that are tax-exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says submissions for funding for the next fiscal year should be made by November 30. The November 30, 2025 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says submissions for funding for the next fiscal year should be made by November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Debbie Pate
Mailing address: P O Box 12545, Overland Park, KS 66282
Phone: (816) 898-3509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dreiseszun Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($820K). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
335 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 335 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Arizona (37%), California (22%), Colorado (17%), New York (16%), and Kansas (3%). Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dreiseszun Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 67 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2020) to $7.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,150,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Purchase, NY | Assist Various 501(C)(3) Organizations | $820,334 |
| Crossroads School Santa Monica, CA | Urban school with a founding commitment to the "greater community." | $558,334 |
| University of Colorado Boulder, CO | To shape tomorrow's leaders, be the top university for innovation, and to positively impact humanity | $500,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To be the catalyst of our donors' passion for transformation by providing the resources for barrow neurological institute to achieve its mission of saving human lives through innovative treatment, groundbreaking, curative research and educating the next generation of the world's leading neuro clinicians | $500,000 |
| Clarematrix Santa Monica, CA | By providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for those who struggle with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral health challenges | $275,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Assist in the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service | $275,000 |
| Temple Sinai Denver, CO | Support Religious Mission of Synagogue | $250,000 |
| City of Phoenix Pediatric Healthcare Initiative Phoenix, AZ | Supports the spread of quality pediatric care and its development and progress in low and middle-income countries | $250,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | To bring an enhanced quality of life to all of israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. Jnf is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of israelis to call home, bolstering israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of israel and zionism | $225,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,587,583 | $30,322,336 | $8,050,768 | $7,199,998 | 68 | $7,199,998 | $7,024,899 | $8,567,836 |
| 2024 | $132,264,205 | $26,666,908 | $6,188,337 | $5,560,166 | 73 | $5,560,166 | $6,739,817 | $7,137,056 |
| 2023 | $111,783,931 | $20,410,655 | $5,784,521 | $5,300,167 | 72 | $5,300,167 | $4,632,888 | $5,857,657 |
| 2022 | $95,918,055 | $35,884,182 | $4,136,602 | $3,728,350 | 63 | $3,728,350 | $4,495,650 | $5,113,181 |
| 2021 | $64,188,669 | $5,783,291 | $3,323,537 | $3,005,645 | 59 | — | $1,986,834 | $3,673,227 |
| 2020 | $61,710,607 | $7,108,709 | $3,081,704 | $2,723,873 | 69 | — | $1,705,932 | $3,201,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dreiseszun Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include education, health care and research, behavioral health, religious activities, and historical and cultural programming. For example, an individual recipient Day School says it prepares students to become responsible leaders and lifelong learners, while the Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports the Barrow Neurological Institute. Clarematrix describes its work as treatment, education, research, and training related to alcohol, substance use, and behavioral health issues. The an individual recipient Historical Society says it preserves an individual recipient heritage and educates the public about Jewish history and the state’s diverse history.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $7,199,998. Grant amounts ranged from $650 to $1,100,000, with a median of $26,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,100,000 to an individual recipient Day School, $820,334 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust to assist various 501(c)(3) organizations, $558,334 to Crossroads School, and $500,000 each to the University of Colorado and Barrow Neurological Foundation. Other reported grants included $275,000 to Clarematrix, $250,000 to Temple Sinai, and $225,000 to Jewish National Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mrs. Helene Abrahams, Mrs. Brooke Levy, and Mrs. Erica Fisher as co-trustees.
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke Levy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Fisher
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Abrahams
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dreiseszun Family Foundation
How much does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation give each year?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation gave $7.2M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.6M across 73 grants.
What is The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $26,250, and its average grant was $105,882, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dreiseszun Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation give grants?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (6 grants) and Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($820,334), Crossroads School ($558,334) and University of Colorado ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dreiseszun Family Foundation?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation reported $154.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.6M (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 Dreiseszun Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include education, health care and research, behavioral health, religious activities, and historical and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dreiseszun Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1021776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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