The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas, Hawaii, and North Carolina, and states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation gave $184K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,992
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,200
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $3,487,464
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% 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 Patricia Dedman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5500 Preston Road Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (866) 888-5157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Arboretum ($41K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 94 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to recipients in Hawaii, and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $184K (2024) to $214K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TX | General | $41,000 |
| Texas Trees Foundaiton Dallas, TX | General | $31,254 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | General | $16,254 |
| Episcopal School of Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $12,824 |
| Garden Island Research Conservation and Development Hanapepe, HI | General | $10,000 |
| NA Pali Coast Ohana Lihue, HI | General | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | General | $8,000 |
| The Sweetheart Ball Dallas, TX | General | $7,000 |
| Hanalei Initiative Hanalei, HI | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,487,464 | $167,967 | $212,202 | $183,992 | 20 | $191,896 | $158,209 | $213,951 |
| 2023 | $3,531,699 | $93,291 | $222,529 | $194,666 | 22 | $202,809 | $91,261 | $192,135 |
| 2022 | $3,660,937 | $-244,951 | $248,237 | $214,145 | 17 | $223,892 | $76,299 | $198,913 |
| 2021 | $4,154,125 | $230,876 | $250,595 | $194,161 | 17 | $201,636 | $200,021 | $227,120 |
| 2020 | $4,173,844 | $681,935 | $254,253 | $196,826 | 18 | — | $626,075 | $198,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K 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 grants went to organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. For example, Communities Foundation of Texas says it serves charitable needs through grants and services; Southwestern Medical Foundation says it supports medical education, research, and patient care; and the Dallas Museum of Art describes its work as presenting art across cultures and time. Dec My Room says it enhances the lives of children hospitalized for prolonged periods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $183,992 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $41,000, with a median of $4,250. Its largest reported grants included $41,000 to Dallas Arboretum, $31,254 to Texas Trees Foundation, $25,000 to Highland Park United Methodist Church, $16,254 to Communities Foundation of Texas, and $12,824 to Episcopal School of Dallas. Each was listed for general purposes.
Other 2024 recipients included Garden Island Research Conservation and Development and Na Pali Coast Ohana, which each received $10,000; Southwestern Medical Foundation, which received $8,000; and Samaritan’s Purse, which received $3,500. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Dedman Nail as president; Jonathan Dedman Dietz as chairperson and treasurer; Christina Dedman Dietz as vice president and secretary; Jeffrey Patrick Dedman Dietz as vice president; and Bobby Nail and Saryn Dietz as vice presidents of community affairs.
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation is led by Patricia Brown Dedman Nail, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Brown Dedman Nail
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Dedman Dietz
Chairperson & Treasurer
Director → Chairperson & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Dedman Dietz
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Patrick Dedman Dietz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Nail
Vice President of Community Affairs
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saryn Dietz
Vice President of Community Affairs
On filings since 2021
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 Patricia Dedman Family Foundation
How much does The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation give each year?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation gave $184K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 22 grants.
What is The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $9,200, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation give grants?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (14 grants).
Does The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Arboretum ($41,000), Texas Trees Foundaiton ($31,254) and Highland Park United Methodist Church ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $214K (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 Patricia Dedman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0209206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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