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The Dean Foundation Children (IMA) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives for children. With a total of $187K in grants awarded to 11 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NURTURY INC
ROXBURY, MA
$73K
9%

CAMBRIDGE CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
Cambridge, MA
$73K
9%

THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS INC
BOSTON, MA
$73K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$17K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA)?
No. DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) give?
DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) make each year?
In 2024, DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $187 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) fund recently?
In 2024, DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include NURTURY INC, CAMBRIDGE CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC, and THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA)?
DEAN FOUNDATION CHILDREN (IMA) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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