Deka Foundation

EIN 27-1188399 Β· NH Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$40K Funds in NH, IL
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In 2024, Deka Foundation based in NH paid 5 grants totaling $900K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $450K, with a median of $40K. Its largest recipients included INTERNATIONAL FIRST COMMITTEE ASSOC, FIRST, and SEE Science Center. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$19,541,153
Giving (latest yr)
$900,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$40K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • International First Committee Assoc$450,000
  • First$375,000
  • SEE Science Center$40,000
  • University of New Hampshire$25,000
  • Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum$10,000

Where grants went

  • New Hampshire$890,000 Β· 4 grants
  • Illinois$10,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

International First Committee Assoc
Manchester, NH
To assist International FIRST Committee Association in their efforts to teach children the value of technology and invention.
$450,000
First
Manchester, NH
To assist FIRST in their efforts to teach children the value of technology and invention.
$375,000
SEE Science Center
Manchester, NH
To assist SEE Science center in their efforts to engage the community in the active exploration of science and innovation.
$40,000
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
To support the University's goal of education.
$25,000
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago, IL
To assist the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in their efforts to grow the Chicago regions connection to the world of nature and science.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Deka Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Deka Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Deka Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $900K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $450K (median $40K).

Recent recipients include INTERNATIONAL FIRST COMMITTEE ASSOC, FIRST, SEE Science Center, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Deka Foundation is a private foundation based in New Hampshire, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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