Private foundation · EIN 81-4434241 · Greenwood, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorsey 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: 9 grants paid, $101K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$101K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationWashington, DCTo protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping$40K
Park Cities Quail CoalitionDallas, TXTo sustain and restore huntable wild quail populations, to encourage and educate interested youth, and to celebrate our quail hunting herit…$14K
The University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MSTo promote, encourage and assist all forms of educational, scientific, literary, research and services activities provided by the universit…$10K
Quail Forever FoundationSt Paul, MNTo enhance wildlife habitat accross the us and parts of canada$10K
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNTo conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl$10K
The Double D FoundationBlack Creek, GATo protect the second amendment by growing the number of americans involved in the shooting sports, who understand the fundamental of firea…$7,500
Jack Creek Preserve FoundationEnnis, MTTo protect wildlife in wild country by supporting healthy habitats, hunting & conservation education$5,000
NaturebridgeSausalito, CATo teach students from the pacific northwest science outside school and discover a connection to nature in our national parks$2,500
Ami KidsSeabrook, SCTo empower young men to discover their true potential, sparking transformative change and fostering community strenght$2,000

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1 · Mississippi 1 · Minnesota 1 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Dorsey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwood, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Dorsey 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 Dorsey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dorsey Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), Mississippi (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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