The Thomas & Elsie Deeley
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley is a private foundation based in Ashburn, Virginia. Its 2025 filing describes support for graduating high school students in the greater Connecticut area and other individuals seeking further education who may lack the resources to do so, primarily through scholarships and other assistance.
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley at a glance
In short: The Thomas & Elsie Deeley gave $97K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Connecticut. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $96,698
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,907
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,678
- Total assets
- $1,301,431
- -0.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Thomas & Elsie Deeley
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says to write or telephone Deborah Deeley Randall for an application. It describes eligibility as graduating high school students in the greater Connecticut area, or individuals at other educational institutions, seeking further education but potentially lacking resources. The stated materials are an application requested by writing or telephone.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 1 of the graduating year, giving March 1, 2026, for the June 2026 graduating year. That deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 1 of the graduating year, giving March 1, 2026, for the June 2026 graduating year.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Deeley Randall
Mailing address: 22467 Forest Manor Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148
Phone: (703) 307-9299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas & Elsie Deeley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Connecticut ($13K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,885), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (50%), Massachusetts (24%), New York (14%), Michigan (8%), and Vermont (4%). The filing’s stated eligibility refers to graduating high school students in the greater Connecticut area as well as individuals connected with other educational institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Thomas & Elsie Deeley open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $123K (2024). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $12,113 |
| Worchester Polytechnic Institute Worchester, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Saint Joesph West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Ecsu Foundation Inc Willimantic, CT | Scholarship | $7,350 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,885 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Scholarship | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,301,431 | $112,460 | $114,895 | $96,698 | 14 | $111,509 | $66,692 | $65,068 |
| 2025 | $1,303,866 | $22,191 | $109,486 | $104,784 | 14 | $107,476 | $61,885 | $63,934 |
| 2024 | $1,391,946 | $94,501 | $127,589 | $123,493 | 14 | $124,985 | $56,464 | $62,482 |
| 2023 | $1,425,824 | $64,777 | $92,487 | $88,701 | 11 | $90,506 | $63,727 | $62,034 |
| 2022 | $1,454,284 | $230,755 | $68,786 | $66,624 | 9 | $66,780 | $53,699 | $65,660 |
| 2021 | $1,293,265 | $30,996 | $78,085 | $72,765 | 7 | — | $42,392 | $64,950 |
| 2020 | $1,340,354 | $49,622 | $71,018 | $65,672 | 8 | — | $42,890 | $67,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas & Elsie Deeley reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as providing monetary aid, primarily in the form of scholarships and other assistance, to qualifying individuals seeking additional education. Its stated eligibility includes graduating high school students in the greater Connecticut area and individuals connected with other educational institutions who may lack resources for further education.
The 2026 grants were designated for scholarships to colleges and universities. Among the supported grantees, ECSU Foundation says it supports education, research, programs, and scholarships at an individual recipient State University. Marist University describes its aim as helping students develop the intellect, character, and skills for ethical and productive lives. Regis College says it empowers women and men through education in the arts, sciences, and professions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $96,698. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $6,678. The largest listed awards were $12,500 to the University of Connecticut, $12,113 to Sacred Heart University, $10,000 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and $9,500 to Boston College; each was designated for scholarships. Other listed 2026 awards included $7,500 to Western Michigan University, $7,500 to the University of Saint Joseph, $7,350 to ECSU Foundation, $6,005 to an individual recipient State University, $6,000 to Marist University, $5,000 to St. Lawrence University, $4,100 to Regis College, and $3,750 to Middlebury College, all for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas E Deeley Jr, Gayle K Deeley, Brian T Deeley, Deborah Randall, and Donna Deeley as directors.
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Deborah Randall
Director
On filings since 2020
$11K (2026)
Brian T. Deeley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna Deeley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayle K. Deeley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Deeley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Deborah Randall (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas & Elsie Deeley
How much does The Thomas & Elsie Deeley give each year?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley gave $97K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $105K across 14 grants.
What is The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's typical grant size?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's median grant in 2026 was $6,678, and its average grant was $6,907, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas & Elsie Deeley that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Thomas & Elsie Deeley give grants?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley gives mostly in Connecticut: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and New York (14%).
Does The Thomas & Elsie Deeley give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's largest grantees?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's largest 2026 grantees include University of Connecticut ($12,500), Sacred Heart University ($12,113) and Worchester Polytechnic Institute ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,885), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas & Elsie Deeley?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas & Elsie Deeley fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as providing monetary aid, primarily in the form of scholarships and other assistance, to qualifying individuals seeking additional education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas & Elsie Deeley?
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 Thomas & Elsie Deeley's EIN?
The Thomas & Elsie Deeley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1780341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2026 (received by the IRS July 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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