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The Dempsey Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and provides funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $1.5K across four grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES fka FAMILIES FIRST INC
Campbell, CA
$177.3K
44%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$50K
12%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$1.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION give?
THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Washington. 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 THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1,538. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES fka FAMILIES FIRST INC, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, and FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION?
THE DEMPSEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.