The William S Deakyne Foundation
The William S Deakyne Foundation is a private foundation based in Monterey, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in filing year 2025, it reported 40 grants totaling $285,600.
The William S Deakyne Foundation at a glance
In short: The William S Deakyne Foundation gave $286K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,600
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,140
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $785,501
- -5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 S Deakyne 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: 102 Via Del Milagro, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 647-1968
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William S Deakyne Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Royal Pride Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 192 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 65% of grant dollars. The next-largest recipient-state shares were Maryland and Colorado at 9% each, New Jersey at 8%, and Virginia at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William S Deakyne Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 40 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% 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 $153K (2019) to $286K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Pride Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $25,500 |
| Catholic Charities Seaside, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Charity | $25,000 |
| Ucsb - Office of Development Ucsb Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery Flemington, NJ | Charity | $16,000 |
| Focus Denver, CO | Charity | $15,000 |
| San Carlos Cathedral Monterey, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Dioces of Monterey Monterey, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Discalced Hermits of Ol Mt Carmel Highlands Ranch, CO | Charity | $10,000 |
| San Carlos School Monterey, CA | Charity | $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 | $785,501 | $323,296 | $368,824 | $285,600 | 40 | $285,600 | $323,296 | $167,800 |
| 2024 | $831,250 | $334,267 | $308,199 | $259,220 | 43 | $259,220 | $334,267 | $160,409 |
| 2023 | $828,452 | $205,293 | $291,699 | $250,000 | 40 | $250,000 | $205,293 | $145,786 |
| 2022 | $913,432 | $240,939 | $268,471 | $251,500 | 37 | $251,500 | $240,939 | $158,374 |
| 2021 | $937,149 | $160,144 | $222,768 | $201,000 | 32 | $201,000 | $160,144 | $171,545 |
| 2020 | $999,924 | $51,209 | $211,190 | $192,000 | 37 | — | $51,209 | $133,262 |
| 2019 | $1,159,999 | $125,277 | $167,046 | $152,676 | 30 | — | $125,088 | $116,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William S Deakyne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation says it supports families, funds spinal muscular atrophy research, and is building an inclusive playground in Santa Barbara. Life Choices Resource Center says it provides pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $285,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $25,500 to The Royal Pride Foundation; $25,000 each to Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, and the UCSB Office of Development; and $16,000 to Carmelite Monastery. The listed purposes for these grants were “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William S Deakyne Jr and Mary S Deakyne as trustees.
The William S Deakyne Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary S. Deakyne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S. Deakyne Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 S Deakyne Foundation
How much does The William S Deakyne Foundation give each year?
The William S Deakyne Foundation gave $286K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $259K across 43 grants.
What is The William S Deakyne Foundation's typical grant size?
The William S Deakyne Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,140, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William S Deakyne Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The William S Deakyne Foundation give grants?
The William S Deakyne Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (9%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (9 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Saliinas, CA (3 grants) and Washington DC, DC (3 grants).
Does The William S Deakyne Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The William S Deakyne Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (40 grants).
Who are The William S Deakyne Foundation's largest grantees?
The William S Deakyne Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Royal Pride Foundation ($25,500), Catholic Charities ($25,000) and Catholic Relief Services ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William S Deakyne Foundation?
The William S Deakyne Foundation reported $786K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William S Deakyne Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William S Deakyne 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 S Deakyne Foundation's EIN?
The William S Deakyne Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3279181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William S Deakyne 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 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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