The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation
The William J and Frances E Deutsch is a private foundation based in Riverside, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 61 grants totaling $1,505,468. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 61% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,505,468
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,680
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,040
- Total assets
- $21,782,655
- +65.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (37 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% 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 William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26 Pilot Rock Lane, Riverside, CT 06878
Phone: (914) 232-8461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 214 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 69% to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% in New York, 9% in Connecticut, 5% in Florida, and 1% in North Carolina. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 37 of 61 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $734 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2019) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Unrestricted | $1,035,000 |
| Temple Bethel of Northern Westchest Chappaqua, NY | Unrestricted | $205,627 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance Inc Greeenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $51,066 |
| Els for Autism Foundation Juniper, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $30,700 |
| UNITED WAY Of Greenwich INC Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Spalm Beach CT Bocca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Donations 499 or Less Various, CT | Unrestricted | $10,909 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Studio City, CA | Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Greenwich Hospital Fdn Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $21,782,655 | $11,462,867 | $1,596,384 | $1,505,468 | 61 | $1,505,468 | $11,101,854 | $1,205,843 |
| 2024 | $13,165,623 | $2,105,501 | $1,004,783 | $941,761 | 53 | $941,761 | $1,786,264 | $1,102,620 |
| 2023 | $12,049,389 | $1,569,218 | $708,970 | $653,059 | 41 | $653,059 | $332,329 | $748,787 |
| 2022 | $11,202,004 | $3,566,081 | $773,986 | $719,526 | 26 | $719,526 | $573,121 | $684,835 |
| 2021 | $8,570,127 | $1,676,256 | $605,200 | $535,099 | 33 | $535,099 | $514,806 | $598,864 |
| 2020 | $7,432,577 | $784,044 | $539,375 | $489,036 | 33 | — | $652,227 | $471,460 |
| 2019 | $7,552,373 | $1,152,695 | $444,370 | $382,541 | 37 | — | $334,479 | $425,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. Breast Cancer Alliance Inc says it works to improve survival rates and quality of life for people impacted by breast cancer through research, education, support, and regional screening. ELS for Autism Foundation describes its mission as transforming the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and partnerships.
Other 2025 recipients include Bruce Museum Inc, which says it engages audiences through art and science, and United Way of Greenwich Inc, which says it identifies local health, education, and self-sufficiency needs and works with community partners on solutions. Donna Klein Jewish Academy Inc describes its work as providing general and Judaic studies from kindergarten through grade 12, with an emphasis on community service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $1,505,468. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,035,000, with a median grant of $1,040. The largest listed awards were $1,035,000 to National Philanthropic Trust and $205,627 to Temple Bethel of Northern Westchester. Other notable grants included $51,066 to Breast Cancer Alliance Inc, $50,000 to ELS for Autism Foundation, $30,700 to Bruce Museum Inc, and $15,500 to United Way of Greenwich Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J Deutsch as President and Treasurer; Susan Weis as Secretary; and William Greene as Assistant Treasurer. Directors listed are Peter Deutsch, Stephen Deutsch, Natasha Jo Weis, Julia White, and Alexander Deutsch.
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation is led by William J. Deutsch, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Deutsch
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alexander Deutsch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Natasha Jo Weis
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Deutsch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen Deutsch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julia White
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Weis
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Greene
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia Deutsch (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Frances E. Deutsch (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation
How much does The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation give each year?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $942K across 53 grants.
What is The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,040, and its average grant was $24,680, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation give grants?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (10 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Stamford, CT (3 grants).
Does The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($1,035,000), Temple Bethel of Northern Westchest ($205,627) and Breast Cancer Alliance Inc ($51,066), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. Breast Cancer Alliance Inc says it works to improve survival rates and quality of life for people impacted by breast cancer through research, education, support, and regional screening. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1163727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- 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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