Deems Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 87-2975317 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
72% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Research | $23,490 |
| Cutting Edge Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Eaglebrook Church | Centerville, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Philippine Medical Missions | Woodbury, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Grace Church | Eden Prairie, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Highland Church | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| South East Asia Prayer Center | Oakmont, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Woodbury Pregnancy Center | Woodbury, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul Ed Association | South Saint Paul, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mothers Grace | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $837 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($6,273). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $106,445 | 13 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621819349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2975317
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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