THE DORSEY & WHITNEY FOUNDATION
Minneapolis, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1424522
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Minneapolis, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1424522
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Minnesota, New York, and Washington. With a total of $725.9K in grants paid to 136 grantees in 2024, the 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 via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTING TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
$1.6M
10%
MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA
$1.5M
9%
GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
$1.2M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
48
Median 1st year grant
$8.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $8,100. 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 140 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.