Deering Foundation
EIN 366051876 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$4.9M
43 grants · $984K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$115K
typical big bets · $30K–$200K
grant size
75%
deep partner · 9/12 multi-year
repeat
$23.4M
Assets (2024)
12
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SUSAN PATTOCK
Phone
(312) 644-6720
Deadlines
SEE STATEMENT
How to Apply
SEE STATEMENT
Restrictions
SEE STATEMENT
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $905K | $19.6M | $678K | 8 |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $21.7M | $786K | 8 |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $19.7M | $551K | 9 |
| 2023 | $1.0M | $19.9M | $1.3M | 9 |
| 2024 | $1.0M | $23.4M | $1.5M | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 43 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$115K
Average
$114K
75th Pctl
$200K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RV
Robert J. Venable
2 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JT
Jocelyn D. Tennille
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
CB
Candida D. Burnap
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
DF
David Fuechtman
5+ yrs
Assistant Sec./Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
SP
Susan D. Pattock
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Charles E. Seitz
5+ yrs
Director
SS
Stephen M. Strachan
5+ yrs
Director
RV
Robert J. Venable
2 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
CB
Candida D. Burnap
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JT
Jocelyn D. Tennille
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
SP
Susan D. Pattock
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
DF
David Fuechtman
5+ yrs
Assistant Sec./Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
SS
Stephen M. Strachan
5+ yrs
Director
CS
Charles E. Seitz
5+ yrs
Director
JR
John RAU
3 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JT
Jocelyn D. Tennille
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
CB
Candida D. Burnap
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
DF
David Fuechtman
5+ yrs
Assistant Sec./Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
SP
Susan D. Pattock
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Charles E. Seitz
5+ yrs
Director
SS
Stephen M. Strachan
5+ yrs
Director
JR
John RAU
3 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
CB
Candida D. Burnap
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JT
Jocelyn D. Tennille
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
SP
Susan D. Pattock
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
DF
David Fuechtman
5+ yrs
Assistant Sec./Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
SS
Stephen M. Strachan
5+ yrs
Director
CS
Charles E. Seitz
5+ yrs
Director
JR
John RAU
3 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
CB
Candida D. Burnap
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JT
Jocelyn D. Tennille
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
SP
Susan D. Pattock
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
DF
David Fuechtman
5+ yrs
Assistant Sec./Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
SS
Stephen M. Strachan
5+ yrs
Director
CS
Charles E. Seitz
5+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (43 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2020 |
| James D. Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2020 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2020 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2021 |
| James D. Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2021 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2021 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2023 |
| James D. Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2023 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2023 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2024 |
| James D. Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2024 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2024 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2022 |
| James D. Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2022 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | OTHER | 2022 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating | Miami, FL | $115,000 | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | 2021 |
| Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund | Evanston, IL | $115,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Miami, FL | $115,000 | OTHER | 2021 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating | Miami, FL | $115,000 | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | 2023 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Miami, FL | $115,000 | OTHER | 2023 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating | Miami, FL | $115,000 | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | 2024 |
| Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund | Evanston, IL | $115,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Miami, FL | $115,000 | OTHER | 2024 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating | Miami, FL | $115,000 | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | 2022 |
| Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund | Evanston, IL | $115,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
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