DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Delta Dental Fund, operating as the Delta Dental Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Michigan. With a total of $4.6 million in grants paid to 222 grantees in 2024, this foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE O DELTA DENTAL FUND'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC AND TO ADVANCE DENTAL SCIENCE AND THE DENTAL PROFESSION THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$3.1M
8%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$2.5M
6%

Indiana University Foundation
$2.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$22K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION?
No. DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION give?
DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. 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 DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and Indiana University Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION?
DELTA DENTAL FUND D/B/A DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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