The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to support the work of certain Texas "public charities and schools located throughout the united states.
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation gave $285K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $285K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $285,000
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $285,000
- Total assets
- $6,047,416
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities Foundation of Texas ($285K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 171% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $105K (2021) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | General Support - Education, Social, and Arts | $285,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,047,416 | $215,960 | $328,078 | $285,000 | 1 | $215,960 |
| 2023 | $5,882,723 | $123,189 | $255,499 | $210,000 | 1 | $123,189 |
| 2022 | $5,524,114 | $232,940 | $332,357 | $285,000 | 1 | $232,940 |
| 2021 | $6,658,843 | $485,559 | $155,340 | $105,000 | 1 | $485,559 |
| 2020 | $6,249,541 | $409,067 | $285,180 | $235,000 | 1 | $409,067 |
About The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation is a public charity, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $285K. Net investment income was $216K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation is led by Robert H. Dedman Jr., President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert H. Dedman Jr.
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Hersh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Wayne White
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Lucas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Marguerite Dedman
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Redeker Dedman
Vice President
Ch of Board, Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Dedman
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Roman Kupchynsky (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David J. Scullin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James E. Bass Left (2021) — Director
- Former: John Rutherford Left (2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Hersh Start (2021) — Director
- Former: Rachael R. Dedman Left (2021) — Ch of Board, Vice President & Secretary
- Former: James E. Bass (2020) — Director
- Former: John Rutherford (2020) — Director
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 Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation
How much does The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation gave $285K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $210K across 1 grant.
How large is The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation?
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $216K.
Where does The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation operate?
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2832419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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