Dietrich American Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 51-6017453 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Charitable purpose | $766,600 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $66,783 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $60,500 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| New York City Ballet David H Koch Theater | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | New London, CT | Charitable purpose | $32,500 |
| The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of America History | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $25,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pa University of Pa Gift Acct & Adm and Records | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $11,500 |
| Sidwell Friends School | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| US Department of State Office of the Curator M/Fa - Rm 8213 | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Assoc | Mount Vernon, VA | Charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Endangered Rainforest Rescue | Narrowsburg, NY | Charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Shaw Institute | Blue Hill, ME | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| China Folk House Retreat | Arlington, VA | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cupola House and Gardens | Endenton, NC | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | Blue Hill, ME | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Natural Lands | Media, PA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Washington Figure Skating | Henderson, VA | Charitable pupose | $1,000 |
| Yale School of Management | New Haven, CT | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,171,383 | 22 |
| 2024 | $784,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $724,680 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632269349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6017453
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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