Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOsprey, Florida · EIN 85-4324690 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $56,445 |
| Dazzle Africa | Las Vegas, NV | General use | $56,445 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $35,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General use | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $2,500 |
| Sycamore Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,500 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | General use | $1,500 |
| Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | General use | $1,500 |
| Owc Scholarship Fund | Osprey, FL | General use | $1,500 |
| U Can Non Profit Pet Clinic | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,500 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General use | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General use | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Home | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,000 |
| Living Classrooms | Baltimore, MD | General use | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborationi | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids | Loveland, OH | General use | $1,000 |
| Keep It Going 25 | Cincinnati, OH | General use | $1,000 |
| Anacosta Watershed Society | Bladensburg, MD | General use | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,890 | 26 |
| 2024 | $71,960 | 26 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630699349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4324690
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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