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Dorrance Foundation for Education

Scottsdale, Arizona  ·  EIN 823330439  ·  Private foundation

Dorrance Foundation for Education is a Arizona-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $40.9M in assets. This page documents the 142 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Dorrance Foundation for Education — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$40.9M
Total assets
142
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dorrance Foundation for Education funds

Dorrance Foundation for Education's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based, higher education, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Faith-BasedHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls.

men boyswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Grants Paid (see Attached)
SEE ATTACHED
Scottsdale, AZ$2.1M2023
University of Arizona
FALL 2024 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 73 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT UA
Tuscon, AZ$438K2024
Arizona State University
SPRING 2025 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 73 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT ASU
Tempe, AZ$438K2024
University of Arizona
SPRING 2025 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 73 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT UA
Tuscon, AZ$438K2024
Northern Arizona University
FALL 2024 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 73 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT NAU
Flagstaff, AZ$438K2024
Arizona State University
FALL 2024 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 72 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT ASU
Tempe, AZ$432K2024
Northern Arizona University
SPRING 2025 FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 71 CURRENT SCHOLARS AT NAU
Flagstaff, AZ$426K2024
University of Arizona Foundation
Fall 2022 Scholarship Award for 49 Students
Tucson, AZ$292K2022
Arizona State University Foundation
Fall 2022 Scholarship Award for 49 Students
Tempe, AZ$292K2022
Northern Arizona University Foundation
Fall 2022 Scholarship Award for 47 Students
Flagstaff, AZ$282K2022
University of Arizona Foundation
Spring 2023 Scholarship Award for 43 Students
Tucson, AZ$256K2022
Arizona State University Foundation
Spring 2023 Scholarship Award for 41 Students
Tempe, AZ$248K2022
University of Arizona Foundation
SPRING 2020 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR 39 STUDENTS
Tucson, AZ$232K2019
University of Arizona Foundation
FALL 2019 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR 38 STUDENTS
Tucson, AZ$228K2019
Northern Arizona University Foundation
Spring 2023 Scholarship Award for 38 Students
Flagstaff, AZ$228K2022

Dorrance Foundation for Education giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.3M
2020$1.1M
2022$1.8M
2023$2.1M
2024$2.7M

How to apply for funding from Dorrance Foundation for Education

From Dorrance Foundation for Education's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE 2/7/20 DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY DEADLINE 3/11/20”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at dorrancescholarship.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Dorrance Foundation for Education

Does Dorrance Foundation for Education accept grant applications?
Yes — Dorrance Foundation for Education's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dorrance Foundation for Education fund?
Dorrance Foundation for Education's grants focus on faith-based. Recent recipients include Grants Paid (see Attached), University of Arizona, Arizona State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dorrance Foundation for Education give in grants?
Dorrance Foundation for Education reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 142 grants.
Where is Dorrance Foundation for Education located?
Dorrance Foundation for Education is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823330439.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dorrance Foundation for Education'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 Foundation for Education. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.