The Dreiseszun Family Foundation
Historical FunderOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 48-1021776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.2M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$181.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,250 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS DEBBIE PATE |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 12545, OVERLAND PARK KS 66282 |
| Phone | 8168983509 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER FORMAT STATING GENERAL NATURE, GOALS AND PURPOSE OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION SHOULD BE MADE BY NOVEMBER 30TH FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3). |
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
92% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Country Day School | Paradise Valley, AZ | Prepares promising students to become responsible leaders and lifelong learners through an education that emphasizes intellectual… | $1,100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Purchase, NY | Assist various 501(C)(3) organizations | $820,334 |
| Crossroads School | Santa Monica, CA | Urban school with a founding commitment to the "greater community." | $558,334 |
| University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | To shape tomorrow's leaders, be the top university for innovation, and to positively impact humanity | $500,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To be the catalyst of our donors' passion for transformation by providing the resources for barrow neurological institute to achieve its… | $500,000 |
| Clarematrix | Santa Monica, CA | By providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for those who struggle with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral health challenges | $275,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Assist in the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. the… | $275,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Denver, CO | Support religious mission of synagogue | $250,000 |
| City of Phoenix Pediatric Healthcare Initiative | Phoenix, AZ | Supports the spread of quality pediatric care and its development and progress in low and middle-income countries | $250,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | To bring an enhanced quality of life to all of israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. jnf is "greening"… | $225,000 |
| The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Phoenix, AZ | Research and learning resources for people with autism | $207,500 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Phoenix, AZ | To preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of arizona's jewish communities, educate the public about the jewish historical experience… | $167,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Provides treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and medical research | $165,000 |
| Congregation Beth Tefillah | Scottsdale, AZ | Support religious mission of synagogue | $121,000 |
| Nest Global | Pacific Palisades, CA | To provide high quality education programs for refugee children and families | $116,667 |
| First Place Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Promotes independent living & improving quality of life for adults with autism, asperger's, down syndrome & more | $100,000 |
| Academy for Integrated Arts | Kansas City, MO | To use the arts to prepare students for an admissions-based college preparatory secondary school | $100,000 |
| Liberty in North Korea | Long Beach, CA | Rescue and work side by side with north korean refugees | $100,000 |
| Charlie's House | Kansas City, MO | Participates in and sponsors community-wide events to provide home safety information | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | Provide support to every child who needs treatment | $75,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan | Scottsdale, AZ | Offers interest-free loans on a non-sectarian basis to individuals and families whose needs are urgent and who may not qualify through… | $75,000 |
| Crayon Collection | Santa Monica, CA | To inspire a commitment to environmental consciousness and the infusion of art education in underfunded schools | $75,000 |
| Torah Learning Center | Overland Park, KS | Offers innovative and unique jewish programming and education | $75,000 |
| Center for Judaic Studies | Denver, CO | To promote intercultural understanding of judaism through interdisciplinary academic study and community initiatives, supporting research… | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association | Mission, KS | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | To sustain and enhance jewish life at home and around the world. to inspire generosity, improve lives, and strengthen our community within… | $50,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To champion the soldiers of the idf and care for their needs as they protect the state of israel, democratic values, and western… | $50,000 |
| The National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association | Brighton, MA | Focus on funding research, supporting over 500 families and individuals worldwide, and raising awareness to prevent disease | $50,000 |
| Anne Frank Center | New York, NY | To honor anne frank and the continuing relevance of her diary to educate young people and communities in the US about the dangers of… | $50,000 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Denver, CO | Prepares and inspires jewish students through an extraordinary secular and judaic education to live purposefully, act ethically, and thrive… | $50,000 |
| Cure Addiction Now - Nancy Davis Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Caring for children, teens, young adults and families, making discoveries and advances that enhance health and save lives, training those… | $30,000 |
| The Advocacy Group Project | Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to providing free addiction recovery services and community service opportunities in greater los angeles | $30,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | To serve the diverse los angeles community and beyond. with your support, we can continue to pioneer lifesaving medical research and offer… | $28,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | To strengthen and advance the mission of honorhealth through philanthropy. the foundation helps those who want to have an impact on the… | $27,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Colorado | Denver, CO | Improving the lives of individuals and families in need throughout colorado by taking an integrated approach to delivering comprehensive… | $25,000 |
| Wray School District Education Foundation | Wray, CO | To enhance the quality of education for the students and staff of wray school district and the larger region of northeast colorado | $25,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado | Denver, CO | Build a jewish community whose values enrich the lives of students during their college years and beyond | $25,000 |
| Nancy Davis Foundation - Race to Erase Ms | Los Angeles, CA | Support the research, treatment and ultimate cure of ms | $25,000 |
| Present Now | Santa Monica, CA | Provide disadvantaged children with both essential goods and specialty items | $25,000 |
| Pardes Jewish Day School | Scottsdale, AZ | Kindergarten through eighth grade education in a community infused with jewish values | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | To enrich lives, shape a community, and bring US closer together despite our differences | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | To promote the welfare of and advance the objectives of the university of wisconsin-madison by encouraging the interest, engagement, and… | $23,333 |
| Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ | To strengthen and sustain a vibrant, inclusive community that enriches lives through jewish values, innovation and stewardship | $20,000 |
| Hero Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | Seek to use art to model and bring about social progress and examine classical and contemporary works, ensuring that equity, diversity and… | $20,000 |
| Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions | Southlake, TX | To end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing resources, research, and advocacy for u.s. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted… | $20,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | As a public research university, support the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our… | $20,000 |
| Friends of Drexel | Columbus, OH | To secure and sustain the future of the historic drexel theatre as a distinctive cultural asset to bexley and the greater columbus community | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood… | $20,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Atlanta, GA | To fund innovative research focused on the immediate need to develop groundbreaking therapeutic methodologies to treat and cure pediatric… | $15,000 |
| Ll Dog Rescue | Shawnee Mission, KS | Support mission of the rescue shelter | $15,000 |
| Harry Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Strive to improve and foster friendly relations among all nations, races, and religions. promote the qualities of good citizenship,… | $11,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Build relationships, securing philanthropic support and stewarding assets | $10,250 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To empower children, teens and young adults to reach their highest potential through fun enriching programs and positive mentoring… | $10,000 |
| Moms Love Forever | Beverly Hills, CA | To strengthen the bond between children and incarcerated mothers | $10,000 |
| United in Harmony | Los Angeles, CA | To provide children experiencing poverty with hope and opportunities | $10,000 |
| Michael Magro Foundation | Hicksville, NY | Supports children with cancer and other pediatric illnesses | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | To advance a balanced and realistic understanding of american interests in the middle east and to promote the policies that secure them | $10,000 |
| Life of the Party | Sherman Oaks, CA | To reduce opioid overdoses, protect vulnerable individuals, and build a supportive network embracing harm reduction principles | $10,000 |
| Center for Jewish Philanthropy | Tucson, AZ | To partner with organizations, families, and individuals to foster and enhance community and respond to those in need enriching southern… | $10,000 |
| Women's Jewish League | Scottsdale, AZ | To increase the presence of skilled women leaders in jewish communal decision-making | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,199,998 | 68 |
| 2023 | $5,560,166 | 73 |
| 2022 | $5,300,167 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612269349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1021776
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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