Dennis Foundation Grant

Dennis Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dennis Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: August 01, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Foundation The Dennis Foundation was established by Benjamin Dennis, Jr. under a trust agreement dated June 2, 1966. Mr. Dennis lived in Richmond, VA, and his principal business activity was Dominion Oil Company. The company, which he owned jointly with his brother, was a major distributor of fuel oil products for local industry, residences, and retail gasoline outlets. Mr. Dennis was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southern Bank and Trust Company which is now Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His legacy of philanthropy continues though his charitable foundation. Mission To provide funding in perpetuity for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational causes in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanitiesEducationEnvironment, animalsHealthHuman servicesPublic/society benefitReligion Program limitations There are no program limitations, but the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting education, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion located in the Central Virginia area, primarily Richmond, Virginia. Geographic limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.