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Dorrance Family Foundation

Scottsdale, Arizona  ·  EIN 860691863  ·  Private foundation

Dorrance Family Foundation is a Arizona-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $59.8M in assets. This page documents the 556 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Dorrance Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.8M
Total assets
556
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dorrance Family Foundation funds

Dorrance Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dorrance Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Arizona Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Phoenix, AZ$4.5M2017
Grants Paid (see Attached)
See attached
Scottsdale, AZ$4.2M2023
Arizona State University Foundation
TO SUPPORT ASU'S EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY WORK IN HAWAII
Tempe, AZ$1.7M2019
Arizona State University Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DORRANCE HAWAII INNOVATION FUND, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION
Tempe, AZ$1.6M2020
Arizona State University Foundation
To support Phase 2: Driving Reef Restoration, Resilience & Recovery on Hawaii Island
Tempe, AZ$1.1M2022
Arizona State University Foundation
To support ASU's West Hawaii Reef Restoration
Tempe, AZ$1.0M2024
Arizona Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Phoenix, AZ$860K2018
National Audubon Society
To support Protecting & Conserving Coastal Lagoon Habitat in SoCal for Birds & People
Los Angeles, CA$575K2022
National Audubon Society
To support Protecting and Conserving Coastal Lagoon Habitat in Southern California
Laguna Hills, CA$545K2024
Wildcoast
To support Mission Bay Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Del Mar, CA$500K2024
Brentwood School
TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Los Angeles, CA$500K2018
Feeding Matters
TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND CAPACITY CAMPAIGN HELPING CHILDREN WITH FEEDING DISORDERS
Scottsdale, AZ$500K2017
Arizona Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Phoenix, AZ$494K2019
Yosemite Conservancy
TO SUPPORT RECOVERING YOSEMITE'S IMPERILED WILDLIFE
San Francisco, CA$405K2019
The Kohala Center
To support I Pono Ke Kuamo'o: revitalizing ridge to reef paths to viable 'aina work
Kamuela, HI$378K2024

Dorrance Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.7M
2018$3.3M
2019$4.4M
2020$4.2M
2022$4.0M
2023$4.2M
2024$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Dorrance Family Foundation

Dorrance Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at dorrancefamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Dorrance Family Foundation

Does Dorrance Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Dorrance Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dorrance Family Foundation fund?
Dorrance Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Arizona Community Foundation, Grants Paid (see Attached), Arizona State University Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dorrance Family Foundation give in grants?
Dorrance Family Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $33.4M over 556 grants.
Where is Dorrance Family Foundation located?
Dorrance Family Foundation is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860691863.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dorrance Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dorrance Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.