AI Summary
DHANAM FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, meaning that nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, DHANAM FOUNDATION paid a total of $20.2 million across 58 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
JENKINTOWN, PA
$42M
31%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$18.7M
14%
THE EXPLORATORIUM
San Francisco, CA
$4.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DHANAM FOUNDATION?
No. DHANAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DHANAM FOUNDATION give?
DHANAM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, California, and New York. 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 DHANAM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DHANAM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DHANAM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DHANAM FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $20.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DHANAM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DHANAM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and THE EXPLORATORIUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DHANAM FOUNDATION?
DHANAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.