Dorrance Family Foundation
The Dorrance Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1991 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The foundation was established by Bennett and Jacquelynn Dorrance. Bennett Dorrance is the grandson of John T. Dorrance, inventor of condensed soup, and served on the Campbell Soup Company board for 33 years. The foundation operates as a three-generation family operation and is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$111.3M
+35.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+35.0% YoY
Grant Count
78
+7700.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-98.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is "to improve the quality of life in the community by supporting education and natural resource conservation" through scholarships, grants, and volunteer service.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Natural resource conservation
- Marine conservation and coastal ecosystem restoration
Grantmaking
The foundation made 84 grants in the most recent reporting year.
Grant Range
** $25,000 - $1,000,000
Invitation Only
** Rolling letters of inquiry; full proposals by invitation only
Ready to take the next step with Dorrance Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states with primary focus on:
- Arizona
- California
- Island of Hawaiʻi
- Colorado
- Montana
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $111,252,928
- Total Revenue: $36,092,269
- Total Expenses: $6,966,072
- Total Giving: $5,612,949
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $82,396,730
- Total Revenue: $21,341,190
- Total Expenses: $5,037,381
- Annual Giving: $4,158,150
Staffing: The foundation employs 2 people; board members serve without compensation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111,252,928 | $82,396,730 | $66,429,810 |
| Revenue | $36,092,269 | $21,341,190 | $33,035,602 |
| Expenses | $6,966,072 | $5,037,381 | $5,191,890 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,107,877 | $4,575,517 | $4,355,034 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,980,001 | $11,217,008 | $22,301,999 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,839,513 | $3,677,117 | $3,014,442 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dorrance Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bennett Dorrance Jr. – President
- Jacquelynn W. Dorrance – Secretary
- Bennett Dorrance – Treasurer
- Ashley Dorrance Kaplan – Vice President
- Carrie Ostroski – Executive Director (compensated at $267,000 annually)
The foundation also includes a recently established third-generation youth board.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT DORRANCE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JACQUELYNN W DORRANCE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BENNETT DORRANCE JR | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY DORRANCE KAPLAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CARRIE OSTROSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $284,917 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2022, the foundation launched the Dorrance Marine Conservation Initiative, reflecting an expanded focus on ocean health and coastal ecosystem restoration. This initiative has resulted in significant grants to marine and coastal conservation organizations, particularly in Hawaii and California.
Contact Information
Address: 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-5417
Phone: 480-367-7000
Website: dorrancefamilyfoundation.org
Email: dff@dmbinc.com
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Dorrance Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities