Deason Foundation

Deason Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas with $42.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$42.6Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Deason Foundation has awarded

16 grantees · $2.9M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Southern Methodist University $1M
  • Stand Together Foundation $900K
  • National Medal Of Honor Museum $250K
  • Turning Point Usa $250K
  • Blexit Foundation Inc $120K
  • America First Policy Institute $100K
  • Ut Southwestern $100K
  • Nra-faf $50K
  • Movie Guide Awards Gala $35K
  • Southwestern Diabetic Foundation Inc $25K
  • Sm Wright Foundation $25K
  • Arena Hall $25K
  • First Liberty $20K
  • World Affairs Council Of Dallasfort Worth $10K
  • The Steamboat Institute $5K
  • Winners For Life $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$1.6M
  • FY2019$2.8M
  • FY2020$3.3M
  • FY2021$3.6M
  • FY2022$2.8M
  • FY2023$2.9M

About Deason Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDallas, Texas
  • EIN752715549
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deason Foundation?

Deason Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas with $42.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Deason Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Deason Foundation?

Deason Foundation's EIN is 752715549. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Deason Foundation?

Private foundations like Deason Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Deason Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.