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Dorsey Foundation Inc

Dorsey Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3002776
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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Dorsey Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3002776
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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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.

Total Funding Given

$861K

2023
Grantees funded
121
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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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
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Scott Dorsey
Board Member
E
Erin Dorsey
Board Member
L
Lillian Dorsey
Board Member

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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