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Dorsey Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses its funding in Indiana, California, and Georgia, having distributed a total of $861K across 121 grantees in 2023. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHEDRAL TRUSTEES INC
$555K
8%

VILLAGE OF MERICI INC
$425K
6%
KEEP INDIANAPOLIS BEAUTIFUL INC
$370K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dorsey Foundation Inc?
No. Dorsey Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dorsey Foundation Inc give?
Dorsey Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and Georgia. 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 Dorsey Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dorsey Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dorsey Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2023, Dorsey Foundation Inc awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $861 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dorsey Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Dorsey Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHEDRAL TRUSTEES INC, VILLAGE OF MERICI INC, and KEEP INDIANAPOLIS BEAUTIFUL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dorsey Foundation Inc?
Dorsey Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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