Deer Creek Foundation
EIN 436052774
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$11.6M
113 grants · $2.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $50K–$145K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 22/27 multi-year
repeat
$49.8M
Assets (2023)
27
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MR MICHAEL P FISCHER DEER CREEK FOU
Phone
(314) 241-3228
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
FOR PROGRAM I: LETTER OF INQUIRY (1) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM PROJECT SEEKS TO ADDRESS (2)OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT (3) SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PLANNED TO ACHIEVE THOSE OBJECTIVES (4) QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPALS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS (5) LIST OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING SAME ISSUES. ATTACHMENTS: (1) PROJECT AND ORGANIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET (2) EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (3) LIST OF RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (4) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST (5) ORGANIZATIONS TAX STATUS LETTER (6) ORGANIZATION'S LATEST AUDIT OR 990. FOR PROGRAM II: LETTER OF INQUIRY SUMMARIZING PROPOSED PROJECT AND INCLUDES: ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; PROJECT AND ORGAIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET; EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; LIST RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST; ORGANIZATIONAL TAX STATUS LETTER; LATEST AUDIT OR 990.
Restrictions
THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORMALLY PRECLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.7M | $54.9M | $1.5M | 32 |
| 2021 | $2.8M | $58.9M | $6.2M | 29 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $52.9M | $2.5M | 26 |
| 2023 | $3.0M | $49.8M | $1.1M | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 113 grants on record
Minimum
$151
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$75K
Average
$103K
75th Pctl
$145K
Maximum
$375K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.9% of US grants
· Rank #10 of 10 states
$75K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Harris
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (113 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $375,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $350,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2023 |
| Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | $325,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2023 |
| Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | $315,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2022 |
| Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | $300,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2021 |
| Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | $250,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2020 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Washington, DC | $225,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $225,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2021 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Washington, DC | $225,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | $225,000 | FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 2022 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Washington, DC | $225,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | $225,000 | FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 2023 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Washington, DC | $200,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | 2020 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | $200,000 | FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2021 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington, DC | $200,000 | SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION AGAINST RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2023 |
| Public Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | $185,000 | FOR LITIGATION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO COURTROOM JUSTICE BY FIGHTING AGAINST FORCED ARBITRATION, CLASS... | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | $175,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2020 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington, DC | $175,000 | SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION AGAINST RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | $170,000 | FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 2020 |
| Civil Rights Corps | Washington, DC | $150,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2020 |
| Civil Rights Corps | Washington, DC | $150,000 | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2021 |