Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Examples of these organizations/entities are school districts, libraries, and tribes.

Required status

  • Tax-exempt status
  • The Foundation will accept proposals from fiscal sponsors.

Other requirements

  • DEW Foundation, as a rule, does not grant above 10% of your operating budget.
  • DEW Foundation does fund operating expenses.
  • DEW Foundation does fund major construction, expansion or new facility programs.
  • Funding is limited to projects that directly benefit the organization’s constituents and communities, demonstrate a high demand for the applicant’s programs and services, and demonstrate a sustainable business plan.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: DEW does not generally respond to matching grant offers initiated by other individuals or organizations.
  • Not eligible: Does not contribute toward normal church operation.
  • Not eligible: Does not contribute to culturally liberal activist causes or to organizations that primarily seek to influence legislation or government spending.
  • Not eligible: Does not contribute to political parties or associated political organizations.

Overview

The DEW Foundation Grant supports tax-exempt charitable organizations globally, aiming to promote the common good through financial contributions and personal involvement. The foundation prioritizes charities where family members are actively involved and focuses on ministries, health, education, and community service. While it may fund its own projects, it typically does not exceed 10% of an organization's operating budget and avoids supporting politically affiliated causes or normal church operations. Innovative and effective organizations are especially welcome.

NOTE: Full Grant Applications can only be accessed if you have been funded in 2023, 2024, 2025.The DEW Foundation joins hands with charitable organizations worldwide, promoting the common good through the passion, financial contributions and personal involvement of our family members.Our Mission
By contributing financial support, DEW Foundation joins hands with effective charitable organizations to meet human need and promote the common good worldwide, encouraging and empowering our family’s personal involvement.
What does this mean?
This does not mean that we only support older, well established organizations having proven track records. Our mix includes support for younger, more entrepreneurial organizations as well.
Grant Guidelines
DEW Foundation:
Contributes to ministries, health, relief, education, community service, welfare, and arts organizations.Primarily enables other organizations having vision and mission. However, it may also fund its own charitable projects using grants to other organizations such as community trusts.

Eligibility

DEW contributes only to tax-exempt not-for-profit charities.Organizations that qualify as tax-exempt within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Sections 170(c) or 170(c)(2)(B) are eligible to apply to the Foundation. Examples of these organizations/entities are school districts, libraries, and tribes.The Foundation will accept proposals from fiscal sponsors.DEW Foundation, as a rule, does not grant above 10% of your operating budget.DEW Foundation does fund operating expenses. DEW is, in most cases, interested in supporting your vision and mission more than imposing our opinion on how you meet these goals.DEW Foundation does fund major construction, expansion or new facility programs. Funding is limited to projects that directly benefit the organization’s constituents and communities, demonstrate a high demand for the applicant’s programs and services, and demonstrate a sustainable business plan.

Ineligibility

DEW does not generally respond to matching grant offers initiated by other individuals or organizations. Does not contribute toward normal church operation.Does not contribute to culturally liberal activist causes or to organizations that primarily seek to influence legislation or government spending.Does not contribute to political parties or associated political organizations.

What Dew Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
89
Total given
$7.89M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$3,000–$4.76M
  • By dollars: California 73%, Illinois 9%, Texas 7%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Reno, NV.
  • 15% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Affordable Housing for Artists · Los Angeles, CA

    Reno aha center

    $4.76M

  • American Museum of Ceramic Art · Pomona, CA

    Mortgage payoff campaign and general operating support

    $230K

  • Convoy of Hope · Springfield, MO

    Feeding programs for children, community outreaches and disaster response

    $150K

  • Midwest Food Bank NFP · Normal, IL

    Food procurement - texas

    $150K

  • Team Rubicon · Los Angeles, CA

    Team rubicon unrestricted ready reserve

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Faith-based
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Community services
  • Arts

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