Private foundation · EIN 04-6119803 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dennis Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $88K total, median $2,500. 13% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$88K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Americans for Oxford IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$19K
Catalytic Impact FoundationHingham, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Ensaaf IncSacramento, CAGeneral Purpose$10K
Gold MindMount Charleston, NVGeneral Purpose$10K
The Philanthropy Workshop IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$10K
Dowagiac Arts IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral Purpose$7,500
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYGeneral Purpose$5,000
Blue Star FamiliesEncinitas, CAGeneral Purpose$2,500
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAGeneral Purpose$2,500
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXGeneral Purpose$2,500
Brooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NYGeneral Purpose$2,000
Forever Foundation for Texas WildlifeNew Braunfels, TXGeneral Purpose$2,000
Animal Defense League of TexasSan Antonio, TXGeneral Purpose$1,500
National Arts ClubNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$1,500
Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CAGeneral Purpose$1,000
Waco FoundationWaco, TXGeneral Purpose$1,000

By state: New York 4 · California 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Nevada 1 · Texas 4 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Dennis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Choate Llp, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dennis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dennis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $88K across 16 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Dennis Family Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), California (4 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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