Dennis Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,000 - US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Dennis Foundation Grant, established in 1966 by Benjamin Dennis, Jr., supports a variety of charitable causes in central Virginia, particularly in Richmond. The foundation focuses on education, health, and human services, providing grants ranging from $2,000 to $7,500. With an average annual giving of $70,000 and about 10 grants awarded each year, it aims to enhance community welfare without geographical limitations, promoting a lasting legacy of philanthropy.
To provide funding in perpetuity for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational causes in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $7,500 Average number of grants per year: 10Average total giving per year: $70,000
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What Dennis Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 10
- Total given
- $73K
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Range
- $5,000–$10K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Richmond, VA; Henrico, VA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Jewish Family Services Inc · Richmond, VA
General operating
$10K
St Josephs Villa · Richmond, VA
General operating
$10K
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls · Henrico, VA
General operating
$10K
Health Brigade · Richmond, VA
General operating
$10K
Virginia Home · Richmond, VA
General operating
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Foundation
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