John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 47-1631698 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$111.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $2,460,200 |
| Cook Childrens Medical Center | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $2,005,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $105,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $44,145 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Charities | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $9,280 |
| Airpower Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewel Charity Ball Incorporated | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | Arlington, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Holidays & Heroes | River Oaks, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Les Dames Daspen Ltd | Aspen, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $1,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Trashmasters International Inc | Snowmass Vlg, CO | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,675,125 | 18 |
| 2024 | $5,226,033 | 21 |
| 2023 | $4,310,728 | 29 |
| 2021 | $112,270 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101569
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1631698
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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