The Foundation manages and administers the Dean Institutional Review Board . It ensures that human subjects who participate in research are provided complete information about the purposes of each study, the design and procedures, potential benefits, risks, and alternative treatments, while ensuring participant confidentiality. This Board provides oversight as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. Health education is provided by the Passenger Safety Program . This program offers parents, children and the general public education via the Crash Helmet bicycle safety, Buckle Bear, and Every Ride A Safe Ride car seat loan and inspection program.
Charitable programs serve to assist people live healthier lives.
Mary's Healthy Communities Project . This is a neighborhood based clinic serving medically under-served families and their children. The clinic provides medical care and education on managing asthma and smoking cessation. The Dean Foundation continues to expand its research programs, educational activities and charitable efforts through enhanced understanding of the needs of the community and fund raising.