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JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION

JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-0454228
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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JERRY C DEARING FAMILY FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-0454228
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, South Carolina, and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
71
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

42

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$250K
K
Kate Fowler
Board Member
K
Kristin Dearing
Board Member
J
Jerry Dearing
Employee

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 $40 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.
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