DENISON UNIVERSITY
AI Summary
DENISON UNIVERSITY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $394.2K across 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTIVE LEARNING, DENISON UNIVERSITY ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHICH FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
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Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE WORKS - OHIO CENTER FOR HISTORY ART & TECHNOLOGY
Newark, OH
$81.2K
5%
UNITED WAY OF LICKING COUNTY INC
Newark, OH
$76K
5%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF COLUMBUS INC
Columbus, OH
$75K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 22 grantees
- 137 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DENISON UNIVERSITY?
No. DENISON UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DENISON UNIVERSITY give?
DENISON UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Delaware, 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 DENISON UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DENISON UNIVERSITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DENISON UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, DENISON UNIVERSITY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $341 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DENISON UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, DENISON UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WORKS - OHIO CENTER FOR HISTORY ART & TECHNOLOGY, UNITED WAY OF LICKING COUNTY INC, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF COLUMBUS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DENISON UNIVERSITY?
DENISON UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.