The Dyson Foundation
The Dyson Foundation is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Millbrook, New York. Established in 1957 and tax-exempt since September 1958, the foundation works to improve people's lives in the Mid-Hudson Valley through grant funding, promoting philanthropy, and strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$246.9M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.0M
+24.4% YoY
Grant Count
317
+8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Dyson Foundation works to improve people's lives in the Mid-Hudson Valley through:
- Grant funding to nonprofits
- Promoting philanthropy
- Strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations
The foundation provides support for mid-Hudson Valley nonprofits and organizations beyond the region through grantmaking, engagement, staff support, and regional nonprofit teams and boards.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grant activity includes awards to organizations such as SUNY Orange Foundation ($150,000) and support for community initiatives like the Wimpfheimer Playground fundraiser.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Dyson Foundation primarily focuses on the Mid-Hudson Valley region, though it also provides support to nonprofits and organizations beyond this geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Annual Revenue: $11.0 million
- Employees: 7 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $246,905,563 | $238,809,538 | $235,834,776 |
| Revenue | $2,691,782 | $7,714,278 | $16,681,931 |
| Expenses | $18,247,279 | $23,301,538 | $19,719,692 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,546,464 | $15,004,420 | $13,712,448 |
| Net Investment Income | $334,265 | $5,100,952 | $2,335,017 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,006,789 | $11,637,314 | $12,083,789 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Dyson Foundation
Designated Grants: Out-of-School Time Programming for Children and Youth
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program
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Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mid-Hudson Valley Designated Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT R DYSON | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER C DYSON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVE LEE | ASST TREASURER/ASST SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MOLLY DYSON-SCHWERY | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RAYMOND A LAMONTAGNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMMIAN C MASSIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JODE MILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA L REYNOLDS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $252,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dyson Foundation Board of Directors has approved new grants in recent periods, including:
Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants \u2013 March 2026\March 2026 grant approvals
Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants \u2013 March 2026\September 2025 grant approvals
Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants \u2013 September\$150,000 grant to SUNY Orange Foundation
Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants \u2013 March 2026\Support for the Wimpfheimer Playground fundraiser initiative
Local Grantmaker Supports Wimpfheimer Playground FundraiserData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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