ADA Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6132046
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6132046
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
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The ADA Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Illinois, New York, and Colorado. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The ADA Foundation provides charitable assistance for the dental community and works to improve oral health by supporting access to care, research and education programs.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Health care administration and financing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
American Dental Association
$3.3M
54%
ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$375K
6%
DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK
$233.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADA Foundation?
No. ADA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADA Foundation give?
ADA Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Colorado. 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 ADA Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADA Foundation 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 ADA Foundation make each year?
In 2024, ADA Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $102 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADA Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, ADA Foundation awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include American Dental Association, ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADA Foundation?
ADA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.