THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
22-3694725
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $450,000 across 127 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WILLIAM J BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE INC
NEW YORK, NY
$124K
5%
Hav A Sole
Los Angeles, CA
$94.5K
4%

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$82.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Nebraska. 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 DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $450 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include WILLIAM J BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE INC, Hav A Sole, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE DOLOTTA FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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