AI Summary
BLUE DOT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $102.9M in total grants paid to 17 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
$147.9M
45%
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
JENKINTOWN, PA
$73.1M
22%
FOUNDATION TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM INC
Foxborough, MA
$37.5M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 61 grantees
- 8 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE DOT FOUNDATION?
No. BLUE DOT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE DOT FOUNDATION give?
BLUE DOT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. 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 BLUE DOT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE DOT FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE DOT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BLUE DOT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $102.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE DOT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE DOT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include DePauw University, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and FOUNDATION TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE DOT FOUNDATION?
BLUE DOT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.