JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-0454228
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-0454228
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.6 million across 74 grantees, operating exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lamar University Foundation Inc
$1.4M
6%
THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$1.1M
5%
Houston Ballet Foundation
$980K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, South Carolina, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Lamar University Foundation Inc, THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and Houston Ballet Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.