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Dennis Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. The principal officer is Choate Llp. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $916K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, New York, Texas. According to available records, Dennis Family Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $487K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $135K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $135K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $28K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$24K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dennis Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CA.
Dennis Family Foundation has distributed a total of $487K across 101 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $28K.
Dennis Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dennis Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian M Monnich | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen F Dennis | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$147K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$126K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$37K
Distribution Amount
$109K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$487K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FireGeneral Purpose | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford IncGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $28K | 2023 |
| Ensaaf IncGeneral Purpose | Pleasanton, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (Ctlr)General Purpose | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Catalytic Impact FoundationGeneral Purpose | Hingham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustGeneral Purpose | Erlanger, KY | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa MyrnaGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Blue Star FamiliesGeneral Purpose | Encinitas, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Homes For Our TroopsGeneral Purpose | Taunton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless ChildrenGeneral Purpose | Roxbury, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Patriot Paws Service DogsGeneral Purpose | Rockwall, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthGeneral Purpose | Frederick, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Feed FoundationGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Cleantx FoundationGeneral Purpose | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Assessment CenterGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled WatersGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceGeneral Purpose | Santa Rosa, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Animal Defense League Of TexasGeneral Purpose | San Antonio, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of BostonGeneral Purpose | Dedham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Animal HavenGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegeGeneral Purpose | Wellesley, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Roxbury Latin SchoolGeneral Purpose | West Roxbury, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Smith College Alumni FundGeneral Purpose | Northampton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Sunshine Kids FoundationGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Manhattan InstituteGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Aspen InstituteGeneral Purpose | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Team RubiconGeneral Purpose | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Smith CollegeGeneral Purpose | Northampton, MA | $3K | 2022 |