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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

DT INSTITUTE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the institute distributed a total of $1.7 million across 22 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS, WORKING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND DEVELOPING NEW APPROACHES THROUGH ACTION-ORIENTED RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF STABILIZATION, TRANSITION, AND PEACEBUILDING (STP), AND MEDIA, RIGHTS, & DEMOCRACY (MRD). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS IN THE TECHNICAL AREAS OF RULE OF LAW (ROL) AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT (EGE) PROGRAMMING.
Total Funding Given
$1.7M
2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$42.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Kathy Thompson
Board Member
J
Josephine Olsen
Board Member
M
Michael Hess
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DT INSTITUTE?
No. DT INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DT INSTITUTE give?
DT INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. 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 DT INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DT INSTITUTE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $42 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DT INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, DT INSTITUTE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DT INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, DT INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, and ASSOCIATION OF THE GRADUATES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DT INSTITUTE?
DT INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.