JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICAClosed
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Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
45-3114281
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
45-3114281
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $15.2K across 25 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$210.8K
12%
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Pasadena, CA
$195K
11%
PROJECT EXPLORATION
Chicago, IL
$149.1K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA?
No. JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA give?
JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, 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 JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA make each year?
In 2025, JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA fund recently?
In 2025, JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, and PROJECT EXPLORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA?
JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.