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The Dagmar Dolby Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports nonprofits in California, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and New York. This fund operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MOBILIZING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND THE RESOURCES OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR PEOPLE, PLACES AND THE PLANET.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA
$44.8M
55%
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ASSOCIATION
$20.1M
25%

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$13M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAGMAR DOLBY FUND?
No. DAGMAR DOLBY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAGMAR DOLBY FUND give?
DAGMAR DOLBY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 DAGMAR DOLBY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAGMAR DOLBY FUND fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAGMAR DOLBY FUND make each year?
In 2024, DAGMAR DOLBY FUND awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $14 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAGMAR DOLBY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, DAGMAR DOLBY FUND awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA, SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ASSOCIATION, and MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAGMAR DOLBY FUND?
DAGMAR DOLBY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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