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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dorothy Gaines Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $73.8K across 23 grants, and it 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
$73.8K
2024
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marcia Curtis-Hornsby
Board Member
R
Ronell Wade
Board Member
M
Michelle Curtis Wade
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION?
No. THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION give?
THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Idaho, and Montana. 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 DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $74 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HILL COUNTY KIDS, HILL COUNTY PAW PALS, and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC DBA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HILL COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION?
THE DOROTHY GAINES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.