The Dyett Family Foundation
The Dyett Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $315K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Dyett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dyett Family Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,400
- +456.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,080
- +234.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $314,778
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (90% 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 Dyett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($50K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dyett Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 419% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $129K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Assist Those in Need | $50,000 |
| Ebmrf Los Angeles, CA | Assist Those in Need | $2,400 |
| Seal Future Foundation New York, NY | Assist Those in Need | $1,500 |
| Children's Hospital at Montefiore Bronx, NY | Assist Those in Need | $1,000 |
| Saving Innocence Los Angeles, CA | Assist Those in Need | $500 |
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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 | $314,778 | $25,563 | $58,292 | $55,400 | 5 | $55,400 | $25,563 | $13,224 |
| 2023 | $347,507 | $196,608 | $9,975 | $9,950 | 3 | $9,950 | $196,608 | $6,683 |
| 2022 | $160,874 | $-24,677 | $23,868 | $23,500 | 4 | $23,500 | $4 | $4,005 |
| 2021 | $209,419 | $26,435 | $128,500 | $128,500 | 9 | $128,500 | $26,435 | $8,094 |
| 2020 | $311,484 | $-78,316 | $46,014 | $46,000 | 3 | — | $19 | $6,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dyett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dyett Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Dyett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dyett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Dyett Family Foundation
How much does The Dyett Family Foundation give each year?
The Dyett Family Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is The Dyett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dyett Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $11,080, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dyett Family Foundation give grants?
The Dyett Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Dyett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Dyett Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Those in Need" (5 grants).
Who are The Dyett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dyett Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($50,000), Ebmrf ($2,400) and Seal Future Foundation ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dyett Family Foundation?
The Dyett Family Foundation reported $315K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dyett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dyett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4485600. 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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