The Philippe & Deborah Dauman Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various causes, primarily focusing on education, community service, conservation, historical preservation, and health charities. It supports a range of recipients, including educational institutions like KIPP Miami, community organizations such as the Town of Palm Beach United Way, and conservation efforts exemplified by the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare and preserving cultural and environmental resources. Its funding activities are concentrated in Florida and New York, indicating a regional focus in its charitable disbursements.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A reputable Florida-based nonprofit (especially Palm Beach or Miami-area) working in education, conservation, historic preservation, health, or community services with capacity to manage mid-to-large grants and existing local credibility.
Good Fit
- • Located in Palm Beach County or elsewhere in Florida.
- • Program area aligns with education, conservation, historic preservation, health, or community service.
- • Track record of local impact and recognizable institutional credibility.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with the foundation leadership or trustees.
- • Capacity to steward mid-size unrestricted or project support grants.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Florida—about 82% of dollars—while grants also appear in three other states, so the footprint is primarily in-state with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients (many independent organizations) and a mix of program types; although dollars concentrate among a few large grantees, the number of different grantees indicates broad recipient variety.
New Applicants
Across two years the foundation added new recipients (six new grantees in 2023) and the filing provides submission contact information and simple application notes, but absence of a public website and noticeable concentration to repeat, large local grantees make unrestricted access uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
