The Deering Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRiderwood, Maryland · EIN 52-2357063 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,250.
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
42% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Institute | Baltimore, MD | Support Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Walnut Street Theater | Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | Baltimore, MD | Support Exempt Purposes | $1,250 |
| The Boys Latin School of Md | Baltimore, MD | Support exempt purposes | $1,250 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap | Wolfeboro, NH | Support Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Gilman School | Baltimore, MD | Support Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | Owings Mills, MD | Support Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Academy of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Purposes | $500 |
| Philadelphia Animal Society | Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| The Fund for Davidson | Davidson, NC | Support Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | Support exempt purposes | $500 |
| Calvert School | Baltimore, MD | Support Exempt Purposes | $250 |
| The St Paul's Schools | Brooklandville, MD | Support Exempt Purpose | $200 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,950 | 15 |
| 2023 | $66,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523019349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2357063
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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