The Dean Witter Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-6065150
Foundation Overview
Based in San Rafael, CA, The Dean Witter Foundation has awarded 257 grants totaling $19,792,104 to organizations in Washington, Colorado and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $7,104,273, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$19,792,104
Total Assets
$9,557,011
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%
7 of 18 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
60% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (24%), Berkeley (8%), Oakland (6%).
Funding Trajectory
-53%
Declining funding trend with 53% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dean Witter Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Mental Health Expansion Program And/or The Spark Fund At The District Superintendents Discretion | 2024 |
| Eat Happy Now | $30,000 | Yarrow Point, WA, US | For The Food Insecurity Program | 2024 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Project: Mussel Lab: Distinguishing Invasive Vs Local Mussels Through Dna Analysis | 2024 |
| Hive | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Prototype An Online Map Of The Boulder County Climate Justice Landscape | 2024 |
| Institute For Systems Biology | $12,500 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Systems Education Experiences Program | 2024 |
| Islandwood | $30,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | For The Islandwood Educators' Fund | 2024 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Usa | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For General Support In Honor And Memory Of Dean Witter | 2024 |
| Naturebridge | $45,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At Naturebridge's West Coast Campuses (Matching) | 2024 |
| Northwest Association For Biomedical Research | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Camp Biomed Platform In Eastern Washington | 2024 |
| Northwest Film Forum | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Pilot The Documentary Reflections Of The River | 2024 |
| Practical Farmers Of Iowa | $25,000 | Ames, IA, US | For Sowing Biodiversity: Empowering Small-scale Farmers To Support Native Pollinators | 2024 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research | $30,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | To Rescue And Protect Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest | 2024 |
| The One Eighty Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Game On To Provide Sports Equipment, Uniforms And League Fees For Underserved Youth Ages 6-18 | 2024 |
| The Thacher School | $30,000 | Ojai, CA, US | For The Horse Program | 2024 |
| University Of Washingtoncollege Of The Environment | $30,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For The Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program | 2024 |
| University Of Washington Clean Energy Institute | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For K-12 Education And Training Programs | 2024 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $15,000 | Oak Glen Road, CA, US | For The Eel River Canyon Preserve | 2024 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $25,000 | Oak Glen Road, CA, US | For The Nature's Ninos Program | 2024 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Mental Health Expansion Program | 2023 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | For The Latino Family Camp | 2023 |
| Eat Happy Now | $25,000 | Yarrow Point, WA, US | For The Food Insecurity Program | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kexp | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Youth Education Programs | 2023 |
| Hive (Grant Payable To Fiscal Agent Open Collective Foundation) | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Prototype An Online Map Of The Boulder County Climate Justice Landscape | 2023 |
| Naturebridge | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At Naturebridge's West Coast Campuses (Matching) | 2023 |
| In Harmony Farm | $25,000 | Earlham, IA, US | For The Education Hub | 2023 |
| Pathfinder Ranch | $5,500 | Mountain Center, CA, US | For The Family Outdoor Education Environmental Learning Program | 2023 |
| Pacific Science Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Discovery Corps Program | 2023 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For Learning Landscapes Program | 2023 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research | $30,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | To Rescue And Protect Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest | 2023 |
| The Thacher School | $30,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Enchance The Schools Water Management Program (Matching) | 2023 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $25,000 | Oak Glen, CA, US | For The Nature's Ninos Program | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Mental Health Expansion Program | 2023 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | For The Latino Family Camp | 2023 |
| Eat Happy Now | $25,000 | Yarrow Point, WA, US | For The Food Insecurity Program | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kexp | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Youth Education Programs | 2023 |
| Hive (Grant Payable To Fiscal Agent Open Collective Foundation) | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Prototype An Online Map Of The Boulder County Climate Justice Landscape | 2023 |
| Naturebridge | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At Naturebridge's West Coast Campuses (Matching) | 2023 |
| In Harmony Farm | $25,000 | Earlham, IA, US | For The Education Hub | 2023 |
| Pathfinder Ranch | $5,500 | Mountain Center, CA, US | For The Family Outdoor Education Environmental Learning Program | 2023 |
| Pacific Science Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Discovery Corps Program | 2023 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For Learning Landscapes Program | 2023 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research | $30,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | To Rescue And Protect Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest | 2023 |
| The Thacher School | $30,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Enchance The Schools Water Management Program (Matching) | 2023 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $25,000 | Oak Glen, CA, US | For The Nature's Ninos Program | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Mental Health Expansion Program And Mental Health Assistance Time | 2022 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For Staff Professional Development | 2022 |
| Bellevue College Foundation | $7,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | For Girls Can Code Program | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kexp | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Youth Education Programs (Matching) | 2022 |
| Hive | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Prototype An Online Map Of The Boulder County Climate Justice Landscape | 2022 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At Naturebridge's West Coast Campuses | 2022 |
| Pathfinder Ranch | $15,000 | Mountain Center, CA, US | For The Family Outdoor Education Environmental Learning Program | 2022 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | $30,000 | Bayside, CA, US | To Operate, Evaluate And Expand The Cows And Cattails Program | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Friday Harbor Labs | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | To Support The Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program | 2022 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For Learning Landscapes Program | 2022 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research | $25,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | To Rescue And Protect Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest | 2022 |
| Swell Schools | $12,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Develop A State-of-the-art Platform To House The Wellness Center Work And To Make It Accessible To All Schools And Districts | 2022 |
| The Thacher School | $50,000 | Ojai, CA, US | For The Horse Program | 2022 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $25,000 | Whitewater, CA, US | For The Nature's Ninos Program | 2022 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $15,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For Mental Health Programs | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $35,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Inspiration And Incubation Grants Program | 2021 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | Latino Family Camp | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Boulder | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | For The Boulder County Wildfire Fund | 2021 |
| Mit Press | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | For The Journal Of Climate Resilience/climate Justice | 2021 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | $25,000 | Bayside, CA, US | For The Cows And Cattails Environmental Educational Program | 2021 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At The Golden Gate Campus | 2021 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $24,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | For Scholarships For Two Students | 2021 |
| Pie Ranch | $40,000 | Pescadero, CA, US | For General Support | 2021 |
| Pelican Media | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For The Production Of Cold Refuge | 2021 |
| Resource Central | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Scale Renew Our Schools Beyond Colorado | 2021 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Learning Landscapes Program | 2021 |
| University Of Washington College Of The Environment | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For The Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $15,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For Mental Health Programs | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $35,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Inspiration And Incubation Grants Program | 2021 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | Latino Family Camp | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Boulder | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | For The Boulder County Wildfire Fund | 2021 |
| Mit Press | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | For The Journal Of Climate Resilience/climate Justice | 2021 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | $25,000 | Bayside, CA, US | For The Cows And Cattails Environmental Educational Program | 2021 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At The Golden Gate Campus | 2021 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $24,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | For Scholarships For Two Students | 2021 |
| Pie Ranch | $40,000 | Pescadero, CA, US | For General Support | 2021 |
| Pelican Media | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For The Production Of Cold Refuge | 2021 |
| Resource Central | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Scale Renew Our Schools Beyond Colorado | 2021 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Learning Landscapes Program | 2021 |
| University Of Washington College Of The Environment | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For The Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $15,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For Mental Health Programs | 2021 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $35,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | For The Inspiration And Incubation Grants Program | 2021 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | Latino Family Camp | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Boulder | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | For The Boulder County Wildfire Fund | 2021 |
| Mit Press | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | For The Journal Of Climate Resilience/climate Justice | 2021 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | $25,000 | Bayside, CA, US | For The Cows And Cattails Environmental Educational Program | 2021 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For Scholarships For Students At The Golden Gate Campus | 2021 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $24,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | For Scholarships For Two Students | 2021 |
| Pie Ranch | $40,000 | Pescadero, CA, US | For General Support | 2021 |
| Pelican Media | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For The Production Of Cold Refuge | 2021 |
| Resource Central | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Scale Renew Our Schools Beyond Colorado | 2021 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Learning Landscapes Program | 2021 |
| University Of Washington College Of The Environment | $25,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | For The Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Science Education Program's Elephant Ivory Poaching Curriculum | 2020 |
| Cal Wood | $20,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | To Be Used At Director's Discretion | 2020 |
| Friends Of Kexp | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Youth Dj Program & Teen Radio Show | 2020 |
| Friends Of Casterlin Elementary | $20,000 | Blocksburg, CA, US | For The Salary Of One Teacher And Classroom And Technology Materials | 2020 |
| Islandwood | $5,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | For The John D. Warner Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | $25,000 | Bayside, CA, US | For The Cows And Cattails Environmental Educational Program | 2020 |
| Northwest Association For Biomedical Research | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Be Used At Director's Discretion | 2020 |
| Pie Ranch | $15,000 | Pescadero, CA, US | To Be Used At Director's Discretion | 2020 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $24,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | For Scholarships For Two Students Payable Over Two Years | 2020 |
| Pitzer College | $10,000 | Claremont, CA, US | To Support The Robert Redford Conervancy For Southern California Sustainability | 2020 |
| Well Beyond Academics | $23,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Swell - Schools Well Program | 2020 |
| The Fifth Avenue Theatre | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Digital Arts Education Programs Serving K-12 Students In Washington State | 2020 |
| Sempervirens Fund | $10,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Be Used At Director's Discretion | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $2,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Purchase A License To Use Urban Footprint's Gis-based Software | 2020 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $30,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support The Signs Of Suicide Program | 2019 |
| Cal Wood | $10,000 | Jamestown, CO, US | To Deliver Programs During The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2019 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Deliver Programs During The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2019 |
| Islandwood | $25,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | To Support The Urban Schools Program | 2019 |
| Friends Of Kexp | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Youth Dj Program & Teen Radio Show | 2019 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Scholarships For Schools Requiring Financial Assistance To Attend Field Trips At Golden Gate Campus | 2019 |
| New Hope Peninsula Ministries | $25,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | To Support The Teen Mental Health Prevention Programs | 2019 |
| Institute For Systems Biology | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Steam Towards A Healthier World Program | 2019 |
| New Hope Peninsula Ministries | $10,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | To Deliver Programs During The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2019 |
| Parent Engagement Network | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Redesign The Parent Engagement Website | 2019 |
| Passageworks Institute | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Support The Social And Emotional Learning And Equity In The Classroom Program | 2019 |
| Passageworks Institute | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | To Deliver Programs During The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2019 |
| Young Women Empowered | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Natures Connection Program | 2019 |
| Burke Museum Of Natural History | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support The Life Sciences Program | 2019 |
| Pitzer College | $10,000 | Claremont, CA, US | To Support The Robert Redford Conervancy For Southern California Sustainability | 2019 |
| Well Beyond Academics | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Swell - Schools Wells Program | 2019 |
| Young Women Empowered | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Deliver Programs During The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2019 |
| Aim High | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Academic Enrichment To 1,400 Middle School Students Each Summer | 2017 |
| Ap Giannini Middle School Pta | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Burke Museum Of Natural History University Of Washington | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Credo High School | $25,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Ceres Community Project | $28,400 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Youth Food Systems & Environmental Education Program | 2017 |
| Community Resources For Science | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Science And Environmental Education Resources | 2017 |
| Edgewood Center For Children And Families | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Hillsborough Auxilary | $5,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Life Learning Academy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lime Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Planting Justice | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Saint James Community Foundation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Semper Fi Fund | $10,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | For A Two-to-one Challenge Grant | 2017 |
| Schwab Charitable (see Attached Exhibit 3) | $7,104,273 | Orlando, FL, US | Donor-advised Fund | 2017 |
| Schwab Charitable (see Attached Exhibit 4) | $7,086,287 | Orlando, FL, US | Donor-advised Fund | 2017 |
| Smith River Alliance | $14,000 | Cresent City, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Marine Mammal Center - Fort Cronkhite | $25,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | To Develop And Pilot A Middle School Marine Science Program | 2017 |
| Mentoring Urban Students & Teens | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mentorship Program | 2017 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $25,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Mentoring, Internships, And College Scholarships | 2017 |
| Pepperwood Preserve | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Career Pipeline & Alumni Support Program | 2017 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $40,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, CA, US | Earlier Start Initiative | 2017 |
| Reach Institute For School Leadership | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Residency Model Program | 2017 |
| Songcatchers | $10,000 | Larchmont, NY, US | Afterschool Program & Salary Of The Executive Director | 2017 |
| Squam Lakes Association | $5,000 | Holderness, NH, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Students Rising Above | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Environmental Education, Conservation, And Restoration Programs | 2017 |
| Wilderness Arts & Literacy Collaborative | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| West County Digs (earth Island Institute) | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Training, Curriculum, And Supplies For School Garden Coordinators | 2017 |
| Canopy | $25,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Growing The Canopy Campaign | 2017 |
| Coastal Watershed Council | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Meander Fundraiser | 2017 |
| Environmental Traveling Companions | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Make A Ripple Gala | 2017 |
| Foodwhat | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Capacity Building Project | 2017 |
| Game Theory Academy | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Wow Farm Program | 2017 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Alameda County | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Eureka! Teen Achievement Intership Program | 2017 |
| Marine Applied Research & Exploration | $25,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Deep Sea Monitoring Assessment Program | 2017 |
| Mountain Parks Foundation | $25,000 | Felton, CA, US | Big Basin Nature Lodge Museum & Research Center Campaign | 2017 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Earlier Start Initiative | 2017 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Tri-valley Conservancy | $25,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Valley Trails Connection Project | 2017 |
| Waterside Workshops | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Youth Boatbuilding & Outdoor Adventures Program | 2017 |
| Youth Enrichment Strategies Nature To Neighborhoods | $25,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Leadership Pathway | 2017 |
| Alvarado Elementary School | $20,787 | San Francisco, CA, US | Balanced Literacy Program | 2016 |
| Alvarado Elementary School | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Science Enrichment Program | 2016 |
| Bier Elementary School | $15,000 | Fremont, CA, US | Outdoor Science School Program | 2016 |
| Ceres Community Project | $25,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Youth Food Systems & Environmental Education Program | 2016 |
| Conservation International | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Tropical Ecology Assessment & Monitoring Network | 2016 |
| Community Resources For Science | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Science And Environmental Education Resources | 2016 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Materials Relating To Water Issues In California | 2016 |
| Earth Island Institute | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | New Leaders Initiative/brower Youth Awards | 2016 |
| Education Outside | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | School Garden Program | 2016 |
| Ecology Center | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Youth Environmental Academy | 2016 |
| Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Schools | $20,000 | Felton, CA, US | Environmental Education For Underserved Students Program | 2016 |
| Environmental Volunteers | $20,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Wake Up To Nature Fundraiser | 2016 |
| Marin County Office Of Education | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Marin County Community School Program | 2016 |
| Landpaths | $30,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Rainwater Catchment Installation Project | 2016 |
| Latino Outdoors | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Familias Outdoors Project | 2016 |
| Learning With Nature | $12,000 | Coralville, IA, US | Teacher Training Project | 2016 |
| Mid-klamath Watershed Council | $15,000 | Orleans, CA, US | Stewardship Intern Project | 2016 |
| Napa County Resource Conservation District | $15,000 | Napa, CA, US | Napa Youth Stewardship Council | 2016 |
| Nature Stewardship Through Science Education & Art | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Bay Area Nature Journal Club | 2016 |
| Naturebridge | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarships For Local Schools To Attend Environmental Education Programs | 2016 |
| Mentoring Urban Students & Teens | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mentorship Program | 2016 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $25,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Mentoring, Internships, And College Scholarships | 2016 |
| Pepperwood Preserve | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Career Pipeline & Alumni Support Program | 2016 |
| Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Foundation | $6,450 | Sebastopol, CA, US | North Bay Science Challenge & The Production Of A Newsletter | 2016 |
| Northwest Association For Biomedical Research | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | School And Science Camp Programs | 2016 |
| Reach Institute For School Leadership | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Residency Model Program | 2016 |
| San Rafael City Schools | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Community Schools Initiative | 2016 |
| Rahus Institute | $15,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Solar Schoolhouse | 2016 |
| Rising Sun Energy Center | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Upgrading Technology For Efficiency Project | 2016 |
| Songcatchers | $15,000 | Larchmont, NY, US | Afterschool Program & Salary Of The Executive Director | 2016 |
| San Francisco Green Film Festival | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | San Francisco Green Film Festival Donor Campaign | 2016 |
| Spark | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Apprenticeship Program | 2016 |
| Stanford University Graduate School Of Education | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Principal Fellows Program | 2016 |
| The Hope Heart Institute | $25,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Teen Take Heart Program | 2016 |
| The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | College Scholarships For Children Of Marines From Northern California | 2016 |
| Stewards Of The Coast & Redwoods | $25,000 | Duncan Mills, CA, US | Environmental Education, Conservation, And Restoration Programs | 2016 |
| Ten Strands | $25,000 | Novato, CA, US | Lomita Park Environmental Learning Initiative | 2016 |
| Uncommon Ground | $25,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Connect To College Program | 2016 |
| University Of California Davis | $10,000 | Davis, CA, US | Raveling Endowment | 2016 |
| Vincent Academy | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Summer Program | 2016 |
| West County Digs | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Training, Curriculum, And Supplies For School Garden Coordinators | 2016 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | The Fourth Grade Outreach Program | 2016 |
| Green Schools Alliance | $12,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Nature Voices Project | 2016 |
| Marine Mammal Center | $25,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Ocean Ambassadors Program | 2016 |
| Acterra | $25,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | The Peninsula Watershed Project & Urban Ecology & Water Program | 2015 |
| Aim High | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Academic Enrichment Program | 2015 |
| Alvarado Elementary School | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Science Enrichment Program | 2015 |
| Brothers On The Rise | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Trail Brothers Program | 2015 |
| Foundation Center | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | San Francisco Library And Learning Center Program | 2015 |
| Marine Applied Research & Exploration | $35,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Upgrade The Batfish | 2015 |
| On The Move | $7,000 | Napa, CA, US | Intergenerational On The Verge Project | 2015 |
| Peninsula College Fund | $25,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Mentoring, Internships, And College Scholarships | 2015 |
| Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Sonoma County Science Challenge | 2015 |
| Planting Justice | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rolling Rock Nursery Project | 2015 |
| Presidio Graduate School | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | The Dean Witter Foundation Faculty In Sustainable Management & Scholarship Program | 2015 |
| Roosevelt Middle School | $6,960 | San Francisco, CA, US | Roosevelt-presidio Learning Pathway | 2015 |
| Sempervirens Fund | $25,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | Major Gifts Programs | 2015 |
| University Of California Davis | $10,000 | Davis, CA, US | The Raveling Endowment | 2015 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | The Youth Programs Initiative | 2015 |
| Bastyr University | $10,000 | Kenmore, WA, US | Sacred Seed Ethnobotanical Trail | 2015 |
| Bay Area Wilderness Training | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Into The Wild Fundraiser | 2015 |
| California Native Plant Society | $20,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | California Rare Plant Seed Resource Project | 2015 |
| Earth Island Institute | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | New Leader Initiative/brower Youth Awards | 2015 |
| Education Outside | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | School Garden Program | 2015 |
| Kids In Parks | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Environmental Education Program | 2015 |
| Mount Diablo Education Association | $25,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | Sustainable Hospitality Pathway At Mount Diablo High School | 2015 |
| Nature Stewardship Through Science Education & Art | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Bay Area Nature Journal Club | 2015 |
| San Francsico Green Film Festival | $6,447 | San Francisco, CA, US | Donation Campaign For The San Francisco Green Film Festival | 2015 |
| University Of Washington Department Of Bioengineering | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Television Series, Brainworks | 2015 |
| West County Digs | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | School Garden Program | 2015 |
| 21 Acres Center For Local Food & Sustainable Living | $25,000 | Woodinville, CA, US | The Agriculture Biodiversity Project | 2015 |
| Bay Nature | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Relaunch The Bay Nature Website As A Premier Online Resource | 2015 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education And Outreach To Protect Fish And Other Wildlife | 2015 |
| Foodwhat Inc (life Lab) | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Youth Empowerment Program | 2015 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | $50,000 | Seattle, CA, US | Science Education Partnership | 2015 |
| International Documentary Association | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Documentary, An Acquired Taste | 2015 |
| Mid-klamath Watershed Council | $10,000 | Orleans, CA, US | Stewardship Intern Project | 2015 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Youth In Wilderness Program | 2015 |
| Credo High School Of Arts Letters & Science | $25,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | The Astronomy Program | 2015 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | $25,000 | Larkspur, CA, US | For After-school, Weekend And Summer Music Programs | 2015 |
| Rainier Scholars | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Earlier Start Initiative | 2015 |
| Seattle University | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Initiative | 2015 |
| Spring Valley Science Elementary School | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Balanced Literacy Program | 2015 |
| The Student First Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Communications Programs To Promote Access To Quality Public Education | 2015 |
| Vincent Academy | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Summer Program | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Dean Witter Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-6065150 |
| Website | http://www.deanwitterfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 6106 San Rafael, CA 94903-0106 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dean Witter Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Cfo/treasurer & Director | Dean Witter Iii |
|---|---|
| Director | Allison Witter Frey |
| President & Director | Brooks Witter |
| Secretary & Director | Malcolm G Witter |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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