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Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dennis Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $127.5K distributed among 52 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$127.5K
2024
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$10K
B
Brian M. Monnich
Board Member
E
Ellen F. Dennis
Board Member
J
Jennifer C. Snyder
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Dennis Family Foundation?
No. The Dennis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Dennis Family Foundation give?
The Dennis Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, 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 The Dennis Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Dennis Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Dennis Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Dennis Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $128 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Dennis Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Dennis Family Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC, THE ROXBURY LATIN SCHOOL, and HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Dennis Family Foundation?
The Dennis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.