JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION
FORT WORTH, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-1631698
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Texas, with additional funding in Arizona and Washington, D.C. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Cook Children's Medical Center
$6.7M
45%

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
$2M
13%
Arizona Humane Society
$110.3K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$1.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION give?
JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Arizona, and District Of Columbia. 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 JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Cook Children's Medical Center, FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY, and Arizona Humane Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION?
JOHN HENRY DEAN III AND SHIRLEY LAWSON DEAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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