William E Dean Iii Charitable Foundation
The William E. Dean III Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The foundation was created to perpetuate the philanthropic vision of Dr. William Evans Dean III (Bill), who attended the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Nevada, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and later became a dentist. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dean was a registered Texas longhorn rancher, recreational pilot, and passionate animal advocate. The foundation is managed by Bank of America's Texas office.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.3M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$800K
-0.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$800K
-0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The William E. Dean III Charitable Foundation was created exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. The foundation's grantmaking priorities reflect the founder's personal interests and passions:
- Animal welfare and prevention of cruelty to animals
- Veteran support, particularly programs connecting service dogs with veterans transitioning to civilian life
- Education
- Human services
- Religion
The foundation shows particular interest in organizations that help canines and soldiers with the transition back into civilian life.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants typically range between $5,000 and $10,000.
Review Cycle
** As of the most recent information available, applications had a deadline of July 1, 2022.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations nationally, with a particular connection to Texas due to the founder's ties to the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $14,299,942 (as of December 2024)
Total Giving: $800,000 (2024)
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $459,228
- Net rental income: $94,242
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $511,251
- Total revenues: $1,065,520
Expenses: $992,446 (2024)
Liabilities: $0
The foundation's revenue increased 52.5% from 2023 to 2024, driven primarily by gains from asset sales and investment income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,299,942 | $14,168,610 | $14,457,914 |
| Revenue | $1,065,520 | $698,923 | $1,083,677 |
| Expenses | $992,446 | $970,410 | $1,070,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $861,823 | $860,359 | $949,228 |
| Net Investment Income | $946,924 | $591,902 | $980,360 |
| Distributable Amount | $892,169 | $844,078 | $781,062 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from William E Dean Iii Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America N.A. serves as Managing Director of the foundation, with compensation of $135,130 as of April 2025. The foundation operates with one employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $153,307 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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