The Dew And Lily Foundation
The Dew and Lily Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to religious organizations, youth development initiatives, and broader human services. Its mission reflects a commitment to fostering community welfare through grants that assist various causes, including churches and organizations focused on youth and humanitarian efforts. The foundation operates from Vernon, California, and has a history of supporting both local and national entities, indicating a diverse approach to philanthropy.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized California organizations, particularly faith-based groups or local youth/human services groups with established local ties and capacity to manage grants sized from a few thousand to well over $25,000.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or demonstrating strong California program activity.
- • Religious or church-affiliated programs, youth development, or local human services.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $2K–$150K range.
- • Willingness to engage by phone or mailed inquiry and to reference similar grantees.
Geography
Giving is heavily California-focused: in the latest year roughly 94% of dollars went to CA recipients, with only one other state receiving a small share.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct recipients and seven new grantees, indicating a moderately broad recipient mix for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration among the top five grants.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows high turnover in the latest year (seven new recipients out of eight) and there is documented application information plus a mailed/phone contact, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
