AI Summary
The John Dawson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.2 million in grants to 22 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JAZZ IN ARIZONA INC
Phoenix, AZ
$332K
11%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY INC
PHOENIX, AZ
$275K
9%
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
Hillsdale, MI
$195K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$43K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION give?
JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Michigan, and District Of Columbia. 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 JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JAZZ IN ARIZONA INC, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY INC, and HILLSDALE COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION?
JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.