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The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation at a glance

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The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$584k
Granted FY2024still arriving
4
Grants FY2024still arriving
4
States reached
$400k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0196% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Health$1.4MEducation$1.1MHuman Services$624kInternational$599kReligion$569kYouth Development$245kFood & Nutrition$160kArts & Culture$123kOther$0
02FY2024 · 4 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • $10k–50k1 grant · $25k
  • $50k–250k2 grants · $159k
  • $250k+1 grant · $400k
$105,000
Median grant
4
States reached
$9.6M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Doctors Without Borders$400,000
CFP Board of Standards$105,000
Heifer International$53,700
Cancer Care Services$25,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY17–22, $138k) land where the poverty rate runs at 12%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 34% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%Foundation For Financial Planning: $26k → 14%Foundation For Financial Planning: $5k → 14%FOUNDATION FINANCIAL PLANNING: $5k → 14%Foundation for Financial Planning: $5k → 14%Foundation For Financial Planning: $5k → 14%Foundation For Financial Planning: $1k → 14%Meals on Wheels: $10k → 11%HOPE Farm: $48k → 11%HOPE FARM: $8k → 11%Arlington Charities: $25k → 11%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
MA
IN
OH
PA
CT
CA
CO
AZ
AR
TN
DC
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

88%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$4.6M · 30 repeat orgs$634k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +98% since the first grant, against +29% for those funded once.

30 repeat relationships: 4 still active in FY2024, 26 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

30
50

Total granted

$4.6M
$634k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+98%
+29%

Still filing today

60%
36%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Arts & CultureHealthEducationHuman ServicesInternationalReligionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • RT
    ROOM TO READ
    6× · 2017–2022 · $539k · revenue +37%
  • MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC
    4× · 2017–2024 · $530k · revenue +98%
  • TL
    THE LADDER ALLIANCE
    6× · 2017–2023 · $499k · revenue +13% · 25% of their budget

Funded once

  • FC
    FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF FORT WORTH
    one grant, 2023 · $100k
  • TC
    TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITYgraduated
    one grant, 2020 · $50k · revenue +40%
  • RS
    REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC
    one grant, 2017 · $50k · revenue +10%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The University of TexasTexas a&M Investment Management Company

To generate superior long-term investment returns to support The University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems as they provide world-class teaching, push the boundaries of discovery, and achieve excellence in patient healthcare for…

Education
2
Texas Trees Foundation

The mission of texas trees foundation is to improve the health of cities and people through the transformative power of trees.

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3
Texas a&M Research Foundation

To facilitate research and development within the texas a&m university system and selected other entities.

Education
4
Texas Tribune Inc

The texas tribune promotes civic engagement and public education across the state by producing and sharing for free public data interactives, statewide events and intensive and daily reporting on texas public policy, politics and current…

Education
5
Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council

The mission of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council is to drive evidence-based improvement in patient care and health equity throughout the region.

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6
The Association of Former Students of Texas a&M University

To strengthen the association of former students, promote the interests and welfare of texas a&m university, perpetuate ties of affection and esteem formed in university or college days, and serve the student body.

Education
7
Trellis Foundation

We believe every texas student deserves the opportunity to earn a postsecondary credential or degree that helps them achieve the future they envision for themselves and their families. we invest in the programs, practices, and policies…

Human Services
8
Arizona Community Foundation

To lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better arizona.

Philanthropy
9
Texas Association of Business

As the state chamber of commerce, tab is the most influential and dominant voice for public policy issues affecting business in texas. through proven results-oriented advocacy and member services, tab develops a climate in texas which…

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10
Taylor University

The mission of Taylor University is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

Education
11
Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation

To recognize the accomplishments and contributions of our outstanding Texas business leaders and to perpetuate and inspire the values of entrepreneurial spirit, personal integrity, and community leadership in all generations of Texans.

Community Improvement
12
Banner Alzheimer's Foundation

Established in 2006, the banner alzheimer's foundation (baf) secures and stewards charitable gifts to advance the mission of banner alzheimer's institute (bai), including groundbreaking research initiatives and pioneering prevention…

Health
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Texas Freedom Network Education Fund; the most unlike its peers is Luang Prabang Fund for Culture and Conservation. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

40 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 40 of the 81 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

2
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
11
Early backer (in before they grew)
37/40
Grantees still filing
34/40
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH FOUNDATION: $1,050,000 · OtherBAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH FOUNDATIONTHE LADDER ALLIANCE: $498,890 · OtherTHE LADDER ALLIANCEFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH: $366,446 · OtherFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCHCFP Board of Standards: $358,750 · OtherCFP Board of StandardsTarrant Area Food Bank: $125,000 · Other+50 more: $996,818 · Other+50 moreROOM TO READ: $539,010 · EducationROOM TO READWEST LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC: $51,490 · EducationWEST LAFAYETTE…TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY: $50,000 · EducationTEXAS CHRISTIA…+2 more: $11,000 · EducationMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $530,000 · InternationalMEDECINS SA…+2 more: $11,500 · InternationalAll Saints Health Foundation: $165,000 · HealthBe the Difference Foundation: $55,000 · HealthCANCER CARE SERVICES: $55,000 · HealthST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $20,000 · Health+2 more: $5,500 · HealthHOPE FARM INC: $55,500 · Human ServicesFOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC: $47,050 · Human ServicesWHITE HEART FOUNDATION: $27,500 · Human ServicesARLINGTON CHARITIES INC: $25,000 · Human ServicesMEALS ON WHEELS: $10,000 · Human ServicesVan Cliburn Foundation Inc: $50,000 · Arts & CultureNORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC: $45,000 · Arts & CultureLUANG PRABANG FUND FOR CULTURE AND CONSERVATION: $5,000 · Arts & Culture+3 more: $6,500 · Arts & CultureBRANCH TO HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER: $75,000 · Youth Development
Other$3,395,904Education$651,500International$541,500Health$300,500Human Services$165,050Arts & Culture$106,500Youth Development$75,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetROOM TO READ: $539,010 over 6y, 0.3% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $530,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetTHE LADDER ALLIANCE: $498,890 over 6y, 25% of budgetAll Saints Health Foundation: $165,000 over 3y, 1.3% of budgetTarrant Area Food Bank: $125,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetThe YouthVantage Alliance: $112,980 over 5y, 1.0% of budgetBRANCH TO HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER: $75,000 over 2y, 48% of budgetHOPE FARM INC: $55,500 over 2y, 3.1% of budgetBe the Difference Foundation: $55,000 over 3y, 8.3% of budgetCANCER CARE SERVICES: $55,000 over 3y, 0.7% of budgetWEST LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC: $51,490 over 2y, 17% of budgetTEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY: $50,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetVan Cliburn Foundation Inc: $50,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetREFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC: $50,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetFOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC: $47,050 over 6y, 0.7% of budgetBOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC: $45,000 over 3y, 0.4% of budgetNORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC: $45,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetWHITE HEART FOUNDATION: $27,500 over 1y, 4.8% of budgetSafe City Commission: $25,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetWorld Covenant Ministries Inc: $25,000 over 1y, 1.7% of budgetARLINGTON CHARITIES INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetSANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION: $20,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $20,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSouthern AZ Research Science & Eng FDN: $10,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetMEALS ON WHEELS: $10,000 over 1y, 7.8% of budgetEL PASO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $6,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCONNECTEACH INC: $6,000 over 1y, 14% of budgetRAFIKI FOUNDATION INC: $5,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetAIDS OUTREACH CENTER: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetLUANG PRABANG FUND FOR CULTURE AND CONSERVATION: $5,000 over 1y, 6.8% of budgetAUSTIN CREATIVE ALLIANCE: $3,500 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetAMON CARTER MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMUTTVILLE: $1,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTRINITY VALLEY SCHOOL: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetArtist Outreach Inc: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetTEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK EDUCATION FUND: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSCOUTING AMERICA LONGHORN COUNCIL: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds ROOM TO READ ↗
  • Who funds MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC ↗
  • Who funds THE LADDER ALLIANCE ↗
  • Who funds All Saints Health Foundation ↗
  • Who funds Tarrant Area Food Bank ↗
  • Who funds The YouthVantage Alliance ↗
  • Who funds BRANCH TO HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER ↗
  • Who funds HOPE FARM INC ↗
  • Who funds Be the Difference Foundation ↗
  • Who funds CANCER CARE SERVICES ↗
  • Who funds WEST LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds Van Cliburn Foundation Inc ↗
  • Who funds REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC ↗
  • Who funds FOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC ↗
  • Who funds BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC ↗
  • Who funds NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC ↗
  • Who funds WHITE HEART FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Safe City Commission ↗
  • Who funds World Covenant Ministries Inc ↗
  • Who funds ARLINGTON CHARITIES INC ↗
  • Who funds SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Community Foundation …Thomas M Helen McKee …Communities Foundatio…Sid W Richardson Foun…United Way of Tarrant…Once Upon a Time Foun…Textron Charitable Tr…Bnsf Railway Foundati…The C B Baird Jr Foun…R4 FoundationThe Roach Foundation …Garvey Texas Foundati…
Community Foundation of North Texas (TaxTX31.3× affinity14 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Thomas M Helen McKee & John P Ryan Fo John P Ryan Foundation Inc · Communities Foundation of Texas Inc · Sid W Richardson Foundation · United Way of Tarrant County · Once Upon a Time Foundation · Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 · Bnsf Railway Foundation · The C B Baird Jr Foundation · R4 Foundation · The Roach Foundation Inc · Garvey Texas Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%2%8%17%30%funder's share of their income ↑0%23%45%68%90%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Sandy Hook Promise Foundation: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–90%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 81 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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The unnamed billions
grants reported with no recipient in the public record
The regranting layer
51% of grant dollars land in the regranting layer
The DAF merry-go-round
$9.7B circulates between donor-advised funds
The endowment market
who holds foundation money, and what just moved
The camps
funders cluster by geography, not ideology
By state
where grant money is based, and what stays home