The Dennis Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-6119803
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Dennis Family Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $962,500 to organizations in New York, Texas and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 16 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (29%), Taunton (11%), Hingham (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 19% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dennis Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $19,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Blue Star Families | $2,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Animal Action | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $1,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $5,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Dowagiac Arts Inc | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Forever Foundation For Texas Wildlife | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Gold Mind | $10,000 | Mt Charleston, NV, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $2,500 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| National Arts Club | $1,500 | New York City, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $2,500 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Waco Foundation | $1,000 | Waco, TX, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Animal Haven | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $1,500 | Dedham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Casa Myrna | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Pleasanton, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Feed Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Fire | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $1,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wellesley College | $1,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Haven | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $1,500 | Dedham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Casa Myrna | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (Ctlr) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cleantx Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Pleasanton, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Feed Foundation | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Fire | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $1,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wellesley College | $1,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Haven | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $1,500 | Dedham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Casa Myrna | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (Ctlr) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cleantx Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Pleasanton, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Feed Foundation | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Fire | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $1,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wellesley College | $1,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Haven | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $1,500 | Dedham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Carnegie Council Fund Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Casa Myrna | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ceres Inc | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Eesi | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Dublin, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Feed Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Fire | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Manhattan Institute | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rice University | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $1,500 | Basalt, CO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $3,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Team Rubicon | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Smith College | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wellesley College | $3,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Haven | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $1,500 | Dedham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Carnegie Council Fund Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Casa Myrna | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Catalytic Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ceres Inc | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Eesi | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Dublin, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Feed Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Fire | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Manhattan Institute | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rice University | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $1,500 | Basalt, CO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $3,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Team Rubicon | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Smith College | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wellesley College | $3,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth | $1,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Casa Myrna | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Cavendish Impact Foundation | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $10,000 | Pleasanton, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | $6,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $10,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wellesley College | $3,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | Said Business School | 2019 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Animal Haven | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth | $1,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Blue Star Families | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Casa Myrna Vasquez Inc | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Cavendish Impact Foundation | $7,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust | $10,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Ensaaf Inc | $6,000 | Pleasanton, CA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $5,000 | Taunton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Judicial Watch | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | $6,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Patriotic Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $10,000 | West Roxbury, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | $3,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Wellesley College | $3,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-6119803 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 961019 Boston, MA 02196-1019 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dennis Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Ellen F Dennis |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Brian M Monnich |
Forms 990-PF
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