The Dear Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 88-3660579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$82K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adkins Arboretum | Ridgely, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Building African Minds | Easton, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage | Chester, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Red Wiggler Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Easton, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Thrive DC | Waswhington, DC | Provide support for generaloperating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Provide support for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Father Mckenna Center | Wawshington, DC | Provide support for general operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Project Giveback Community Service Org | Washington, DC | Provide support for general operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Phillips Wharf Environmental Center | Easton, MD | Provide support for general operating expenses | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349101562
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3660579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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