Funder directory California THE DEAN WITTER FOUNDATION

Private foundation · SAN RAFAEL, CA · EIN 946065150

THE DEAN WITTER FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$10,000–$30,000

median $25,000

Giving (latest FY)

$427,500

18 grants · FY2025

Assets

$9,557,011

gives nationally

Environment · 46%Education · 24%Arts & culture · 12%Science & tech research · 5%Animal welfare · 4%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: SEE EXHIBIT 1

Deadlines: NO

Restrictions: SEE EXHIBIT 1

Contact: KENNETH J BLUM CO KRAMER BLUM ASSOC · PO BOX 6106, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94903 · 4159812966

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
NATUREBRIDGE · SAN FRANCISCO, CA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT NATUREBRIDGE'S WEST COAST CAMPUSES (MATCHING) $45,000
BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · BELLEVUE, WA FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION PROGRAM AND/OR THE SPARK FUND AT THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS DISCRETION $30,000
EAT HAPPY NOW · YARROW POINT, WA FOR THE FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAM $30,000
ISLANDWOOD · BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA FOR THE ISLANDWOOD EDUCATORS' FUND $30,000
NORTHWEST FILM FORUM · SEATTLE, WA TO PILOT THE DOCUMENTARY REFLECTIONS OF THE RIVER $30,000
SEALIFE RESPONSE REHABILITATION & RESEARCH · DES MOINES, WA TO RESCUE AND PROTECT MARINE MAMMALS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST $30,000
THE THACHER SCHOOL · OJAI, CA FOR THE HORSE PROGRAM $30,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CLEAN ENERGY INSTITUTE · SEATTLE, WA FOR K-12 EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS $25,000
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY · OAK GLEN ROAD, CA FOR THE EEL RIVER CANYON PRESERVE $15,000
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY · OAK GLEN ROAD, CA FOR THE NATURE'S NINOS PROGRAM $25,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.