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THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION

THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1424522
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1424522
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $725.9K in grants paid to 149 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORTING TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$725.9K

2024
Grantees funded
149
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

48

Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Ellen Bickal
Board Member
J
Jay Riffkin
Board Member
T
Theresa Mielke
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION give?
THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New York, and Washington. 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 DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $726 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND, MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA, and GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION?
THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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