Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-7190047 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HARRIET JERRY DEMPSEY FDN |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N MAIN ST 5th Floor, GREENVILLE SC 29601 |
| Phone | 8643706770 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach | Austell, GA | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Covenant Church of Naples | Naples, FL | Unrestricted general | $32,500 |
| Lifesong for Orphans | Gridley, IL | Unrestricted general | $32,000 |
| Remerge | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Carenet | Lansdowne, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academies Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Forgotten Initiative | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted general | $17,010 |
| North Point Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Barry County Community Foundation | Hastings, MI | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Perspective Ministries | Woodstock, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Sideris Church | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Paws With a Cause | Wayland, MI | Unrestricted general | $5,533 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted general | $5,225 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| One Less Inc | Hastings, MI | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Lifesong Inc | Gridley, IL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hastings Education Enrichment | Hastings, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Unrestricted general | $1,234 |
| Mel Trotter Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted general | $1,020 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,022 | 27 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $304,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349101258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7190047
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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