Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee
Historical FunderBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-6038149 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$604K
Organizations funded143
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN LYNHAM CO FOLEY LARDNER LLP |
|---|---|
| Address | 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1000 W, BETHESDA MD 20814 |
| Phone | 2026725300 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | SIX WEEKS PRIOR TO SEMI-ANNUAL GRANT DECISION MAKING MEETING |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
79% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Stage | Washington, DC | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Heroes Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United States Tennis Association | Herndon, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | Bristow, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Annes Center for Children Youth and Familes | Hyattsville, MD | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington | Washington, DC | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center | College Park, MD | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning | Washington, DC | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Dance Place | Washington, DC | General operating support | $7,000 |
| John Carroll Society | Glen Echo, MD | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center | Olney, MD | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Round House Theatre | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | Waldrof, MD | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Washington, DC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Art Stream Inc | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $5,500 |
| American Youth Philharmonic | Annandale, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arcdiocese of Washington | Hyattsville, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Community Base Ball Club | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Calvary Women's Services | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Care for Als Inc | Ridgely, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Choral Society | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Child Resource Connect | Largo, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Christ House | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Clifton, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cornerstones Inc | Reston, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| District Alliance for Safe Housing | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Cluster of Congregations | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fishing School | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Mission Service | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scout Council - Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hope and a Home | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Modern Classrooms Project | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Children's Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pathway Homes Inc | Fairfax, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Potomac Community Resources Inc | Potomac, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Quality of Life Plus | Mclean, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Ministry of Greater Wash | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Seabury Resources for Aging | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Some | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Viva School of Dance | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Washington National Opera | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mont County Coalition for the Homeless | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Takoma Park, MD | General operating support | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 143 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604,500 | 143 |
| 2023 | $521,000 | 127 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 23, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610549349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6038149
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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