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The Dennis Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is Wachovia Bank N A. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $199K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, The Dennis Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $209K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $60K in 2020 to $74K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $75K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $15K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 12 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.
The Dennis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA.
The Dennis Foundation has distributed a total of $209K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $15K.
The application deadline is SEPTEMBER 15. there are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
The Dennis Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Wayne Oplinger | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James W Dennis | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$104K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$74K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$33K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$209K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe HarborGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services IncGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Better Housing CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Circle Center Adult Day ServicesGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Home For Boys And GirlsGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Childsavers-Memorial Child Guidance ClinGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Gateway Homes IncGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Richmond Scan Stop Child AbuseGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Armstrong Lderp Prgm Richmond Hill IncGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Childrens Home Society Of VirginiaGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Association For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Health BrigadeGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sheltering Arms HospitalGENERAL OPERATING | Mechanicsvlle, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia HomeGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| South Richmond Adult Day Care Center IncGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Saint Francis HomeGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| St Joseph'S VillaGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Virginia Fdn For Community CollegeGENERAL OPERATING | N Chesterfld, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mental Health America Of VirginiaGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $4K | 2022 |
| Greater Richmond ScanGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Boys To Men Mentoring Network Of VaGENERAL OPERATING | Rockville, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| St James Childrens CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| CaritasGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2020 |