The Dennis Foundation

The Dennis Foundation is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Provides funding for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational causes in central Virginia, primarily Richmond.

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How do I report suspected fraud? To provide funding in perpetuity for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational causes in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia.

Annual application deadlines Arts, culture, and humanities There are no program limitations, but the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting education, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion located in the Central Virginia area, primarily Richmond, Virginia.

There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia. The Dennis Foundation awards grants exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average grant size: $2,000 to $7,500 Average number of grants per year: 10 Average total giving per year: $70,000 Annual application period and deadlines Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.

Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline. Required agreements and reports Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. The Dennis Foundation was established by Benjamin Dennis, Jr. under a trust agreement dated June 2, 1966.

Mr. Dennis lived in Richmond, VA, and his principal business activity was Dominion Oil Company. The company, which he owned jointly with his brother, was a major distributor of fuel oil products for local industry, residences, and retail gasoline outlets. Mr. Dennis was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southern Bank and Trust Company which is now Wells Fargo Bank, N.

A. His legacy of philanthropy continues though his charitable foundation. To provide funding in perpetuity for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational causes in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia.

Annual application deadlines Arts, culture, and humanities There are no program limitations, but the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting education, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion located in the Central Virginia area, primarily Richmond, Virginia.

There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia. The Dennis Foundation awards grants exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average grant size: $2,000 to $7,500 Average number of grants per year: 10 Average total giving per year: $70,000 Annual application period and deadlines Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.

Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline. Required agreements and reports Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. The Dennis Foundation was established by Benjamin Dennis, Jr. under a trust agreement dated June 2, 1966.

Mr. Dennis lived in Richmond, VA, and his principal business activity was Dominion Oil Company. The company, which he owned jointly with his brother, was a major distributor of fuel oil products for local industry, residences, and retail gasoline outlets. Mr. Dennis was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southern Bank and Trust Company which is now Wells Fargo Bank, N.

A. His legacy of philanthropy continues though his charitable foundation. Frequently Asked Questions Grant Program or Technical Support Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations The information on this page is a summary only and may not reflect all requirements related to a foundation’s grantmaking process.

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