Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The Dean III Foundation was created exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational purposes.
  • Eligibility to re-apply for a grant award from the William E.
  • Dean III Charitable Foundation requires the organization to skip 1 grant cycle (1 year) before submitting a subsequent application.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: For example, if your organization received a grant in 2021, it would be ineligible to apply for the 2022 grant deadline.

Overview

The William E. Dean III Charitable Foundation, established in 2009, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. and D.C. with a focus on animal welfare, education, human services, and religious initiatives. Grants are specifically aimed at programs aiding canines and veterans transitioning to civilian life, as well as preventing animal cruelty. Organizations must wait one grant cycle before reapplying, ensuring a fair distribution of funds to various causes.

Eligibility

The Dean III Foundation was created exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational purposes.Charitable grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations within the United States and the District of Columbia.Eligibility to re-apply for a grant award from the William E. Dean III Charitable Foundation requires the organization to skip 1 grant cycle (1 year) before submitting a subsequent application.For example, if your organization received a grant in 2021, it would be ineligible to apply for the 2022 grant deadline.

What William E Dean III Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$897K
Median grant
$897K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX.
IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Dog rescues
  • Veterans
  • Animal rescue

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