Dover Foundation Grants

The Dover Foundation, established in 1944 by Jack and Charles Dover, focuses on enhancing community lives through support for faith-based, educational, and human service organizations. This private family foundation prioritizes grants to nonprofits in Cleveland County, having awarded millions to local causes since its inception. With values centered on education, community service, and integrity, the foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering collaboration among residents.

Annual sales peaked at around $200 million.
Its giving has evolved, and since inception hundreds of grants totaling millions of dollars have been awarded to local nonprofits.
Organizations located outside of Cleveland County are considered only if the proposed grant specifically benefits Cleveland County residents.

Eligibility

Tax-exempt organizations may submit one request per calendar year .

Ineligibility

Dover Foundation does not:Make grants or loans to individualsMake loans to charitable organizationsRespond to mass mailingsPurchase advertisingDonate to political causes, candidates, organizations or campaignsPurchase dinner, gala, or raffle tickets.Award college scholarships that are not part of Dover Foundation’s scholarship programSupport churches outside Cleveland CountyFund church trips outside Cleveland CountyProvide funds to organizations that use their tax exempt status to make those funds available to non-eligible organizations