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The Dorothy Lemelson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. With a total of $2.5 million in grants paid to 58 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 through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BRIDGE MEADOWS
$1.6M
14%
SMILE TRAIN INC
$1.3M
11%
NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC
$600K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION?
No. DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION give?
DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Oregon, 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 DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BRIDGE MEADOWS, SMILE TRAIN INC, and NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION?
DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.