The Dyson Foundation

MILLBROOK, NY EIN: 13-6084888 Website

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

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dyson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

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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

New York $6.8M (95%)

Massachusetts $189K (3%)

Florida $55K (1%)

Minnesota $50K (1%)

District of Columbia $27K (0%)

California $27K (0%)

Nebraska $10K (0%)

Connecticut $5K (0%)

+12 more states

States

Arkansas California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AcraAlbanew YorkAlbanyAlfredAmeniaAshevilleBeaconBostonBrewsterBridgeportBrooklynCairoCalabasasCambridgeCarmelCatskillChicagoCirclevilleClaverackCooperstown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Annual Revenue: $11.0 million
Employees: 7 staff members

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

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Foundation

Designated Grants: Out-of-School Time Programming for Children and Youth

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Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program

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Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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Mid-Hudson Valley Designated Grants

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Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh ($125,000), Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh ($85,000), Bardavon 1869 Opera House ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADELANTE STUDENT VOICES POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR THE ADELANTE SUMMER PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS UNDOCUMENTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.	$10,000
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GARDEN CITY, NY	MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY MSW PROGRAM WHO LIVE IN COLUMBIA, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, AND ULSTER COUNTIES, AND PLAN TO WORK IN THE AREA.	$40,000
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GARDEN CITY, NY	TOWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADELPHI'S CENTER FOR NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CAPACITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR MID-HUDSON VALLEY NONPROFITS.	$25,000
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND ALFRED, NY	TOWARDS A RACING SIMULATOR.	$6,545
AMPACT POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	TOWARDS RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND MANAGEMENT OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS' SERVICE IN EARLY LEARNING CORPS AND MATH CORPS IN POUGHKEEPSIE AND DUTCHESS COUNTY.	$50,000
ANGEL FOOD EAST KINGSTON, NY	FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.	$5,000
ARTS MID-HUDSON POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	A MULTI-YEAR GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.	$30,000
ASHOKAN CENTER OLIVEBRIDGE, NY	MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN FROM KINGSTON, NEW YORK.	$10,000
ASTOR SERVICES RHINEBECK, NY	TOWARDS STAFF TRAINING ON EVIDENCE-BASED DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) METHODS.	$10,000
ASTOR SERVICES RHINEBECK, NY	MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR A BILINGUAL PARENT INFANT EDUCATOR TO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THE ENHANCED CHILDHOOD COORDINATED SERVICES INITIATIVE.	$42,500

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\

2026

March 2026 grant approvals

Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants \u2013 March 2026\

2025

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 Fundraiser

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Dyson Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from The Dyson Foundation?

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. The foundation's Board of Directors approves new grants on a regular basis, with grant approval announcements made periodically throughout the year.

Where does The Dyson Foundation make 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.

What size grants does The Dyson Foundation award?

In 2024, The Dyson Foundation awarded 317 grants totaling $16.0M — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dyson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dyson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.