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Dorrance Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Bennett Dorrance. It holds total assets of $111.3M. Annual income is reported at $59.3M. Total assets have grown from $49.5M in 2011 to $111.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Hawaii, California and Arizona. According to available records, Dorrance Family Foundation has made 292 grants totaling $21.6M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $4.2M and $8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8M distributed across 120 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $4.2M, with an average award of $74K. The foundation has supported 116 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$67K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 78 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.
Dorrance Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 292 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CA, HI.
Dorrance Family Foundation has distributed a total of $21.6M across 292 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $74K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $4.2M.
Dorrance Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dorrance Family Foundation is headquartered in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Ostroski | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $267K | $30K | $297K |
| Bennett Dorrance Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ashley Dorrance Kaplan | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jacquelynn W Dorrance | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bennett Dorrance | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$111.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$111.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
292
Total Giving
$21.6M
Average Grant
$74K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
116
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Paid (See Attached)See attached | Scottsdale, AZ | $4.2M | 2023 |
| Arizona State University FoundationTo support Phase 2: Driving Reef Restoration, Resilience & Recovery on Hawaii Island | Tempe, AZ | $1.1M | 2022 |
| National Audubon SocietyTo support Protecting & Conserving Coastal Lagoon Habitat in SoCal for Birds & People | Los Angeles, CA | $575K | 2022 |
| Seven Arrows ElementaryTo support Aldersgate Campus Acquisition Capital Campaign | Pacific Palisades, CA | $360K | 2022 |
| Hawaii Island Land TrustTo support Ola Mahukona | Honolulu, HI | $175K | 2022 |
| San Diego CoastkeeperTo support Building Capacity to Protect and Restore Mission Bay's Coastal Resources | San Diego, CA | $142K | 2022 |
| The Kohala CenterTo support I Noho Konohiki - Developing A Hawaiian Watershed/Ahupua'a Management Plan | Kamuela, HI | $135K | 2022 |
| Resources Legacy FundTo support the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary | Sacramento, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationTo support Holomua Marine 30x30 | Wailuku, HI | $125K | 2022 |
| Na Kalai Wa'ATo support Huluena - Growing Ocean Stewardship in Kohala | Waimea, HI | $100K | 2022 |
| KalanihaleTo support Ho?olako Marine Conservation Project | Captain Cook, HI | $94K | 2022 |
| Ocean Defenders AllianceTo support Marine Debris Removal in CA and HI | Huntington Beach, CA | $80K | 2022 |
| American Bird ConservancyTo support Protecting Hawai'i's Endangered Forest Birds | The Plains, VA | $75K | 2022 |
| Parker SchoolTo support New Gym | Kamuela, HI | $75K | 2022 |
| Men Of Pa'ATo support scaling Men of PA'A up to increase its positive impact | Pahoa, HI | $65K | 2022 |
| Young LifeTo support general operations | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Aquarium Of The PacificTo support Community Engagement and Ocean Science Education Program | Long Beach, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Hawaii Institute Of Pacific AgricultureTo support Kohala Food Hub general operations | Kapaau, HI | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The FutureTo support Bond Library Restoration Project | Kamuela, HI | $50K | 2022 |
| Akaka Foundation For Tropical ForestsTo support Puuwaawaa Community-Based Subsistence Forest Area Capacity Building | Hilo, HI | $50K | 2022 |
| Venice Family ClinicTo support Pediatric Mental Health | Venice, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rose CanyonTo support Re-oaking Rose Canyon | San Diego, CA | $34K | 2022 |
| National Disaster Search Dog FoundationTo support Maximizing Our Capacity to Form Lifesaving Search Teams | Ojai, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Hawaii Marine Education And Research CenterTo support communications plan and innovation demo in Miloli'i with WAI | Volcano, HI | $30K | 2022 |
| Kahua Paa MuaTo support Student Summer Internship Program | Kapaau, HI | $25K | 2022 |