The Dyson Foundation Grants

Private foundation · Millbrook, NY · EIN 13-6084888 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

The Dyson Foundation is a private foundation based in Millbrook, NY (EIN 13-6084888). Its IRS Form 990-PF filings through tax year 2024 report $16M paid in 317 grants, with a median grant of $16.5K. The most recent filing reports total assets of $246.9M. It publishes how to apply and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Foundation website (as filed with the IRS) · dysonfoundation.org

Research profile compiled by GrantCue from this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. It is not the foundation's own website, request for proposals or application page. Source: GrantCue Foundation Directory, grantcue.com/foundations/the-dyson-foundation-136084888

Total grants paid: $16M
Grants reported: 317
Typical grant: $16.5K
Future commitments: $15.9M
Total assets: $246.9M

Future commitments are grants the foundation has reported but not yet paid.

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Open to applications: its latest 990-PF publishes how to apply and does not limit giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact: The Dyson Foundation
Address: 25 Halcyon Road Millbrook, NY, 12545
Phone: (845) 677-0644
Deadlines: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.
Application materials: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.
Restrictions: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.

Original filing text

Contact: THE DYSON FOUNDATION
Address: 25 HALCYON ROAD MILLBROOK, NY, 12545
Phone: 8456770644
Deadlines: SEE GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION IN FEDERAL FOOTNOTE STATEMENTS.
Application materials: SEE GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION IN FEDERAL FOOTNOTE STATEMENTS.
Restrictions: SEE GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION IN FEDERAL FOOTNOTE STATEMENTS.

Reported organization name: THE DYSON FOUNDATION

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Opportunities and giving programs published on The Dyson Foundation's website. Confirm details with the foundation before applying.

Capacity Building Grants

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Up to $15,000

Support for capacity-building consultancy or training, covering up to 80% of costs with a 20% organizational match. Geography served: Columbia County, New York; Dutchess County, New York; Greene County, New York; Orange County, New York; Putnam County, New York; Ulster County, New York. Deadline: There are no pre-set deadlines for submission of materials..

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Designated Grants

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Funding for a specific purpose or program. Eligible applicants: Tax-exempt public charities described under Section 501(c)3. Geography served: Columbia County, New York; Dutchess County, New York; Greene County, New York; Orange County, New York; Putnam County, New York; Ulster County, New York. Deadline: There are no pre-set deadlines for submission of materials..

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Nonprofit Strategic Restructuring Initiative

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Support for implementing strategic restructuring involving multiple organizations. Eligible applicants: Organizations with annual operating budgets no greater than $20 million. Geography served: Columbia County, New York; Dutchess County, New York; Greene County, New York; Orange County, New York; Putnam County, New York; Ulster County, New York. Deadline: There are no pre-set deadlines for submission of materials..

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Where The Dyson Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

New York$12.4M California$1M Indiana$1M Virginia$660K New Hampshire$500K

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Compiled by GrantCue from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Source: grantcue.com/foundations/the-dyson-foundation-136084888

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Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York	Cornwallonhudson, NY	A multi-year grant for expanded programming and operations in the mid-hudson valley.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
Family Services	Poughkeepsie, NY	A multi-year grant for general operating support.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America	New York, NY	Towards the public policy, litigation and law program and to patient direct assistance and navigation services.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
Dutchess County Agricultural Society	Rhinebeck, NY	Towards a new museum building to showcase antique fire apparatus from dutchess county.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
Dutchess Day School	Millbrook, NY	Towards the installation of a new playground, the construction of an outdoor classroom, and potentially the installation of high ropes type challenge.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
Millbrook Community Partnership	Millbrook, NY	Multi-year support to revitalize two millbrook properties to enhance the civic and cultural life in central dutchess county.	Tax year 20242024	$200K
High Mowing School	Wilton, NH	Towards kitchen equipment.	Tax year 20242024	$150K
Family Services	Poughkeepsie, NY	For general operating support.	Tax year 20242024	$150K
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York	New York, NY	Multi-year support for programming and services in dutchess, orange, and ulster counties.	Tax year 20242024	$125K
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh	Newburgh, NY	A multi-year grant for general operating support.	Tax year 20242024	$125K
Lewis County Hospital Foundation	Lowville, NY	Towards a comprehensive modernization of lewis county general hospital, including a new surgical pavilion, modernized private patient rooms, and an expanded critical care unit.	Tax year 20242024	$125K
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum	Poughkeepsie, NY	A multi-year grant for general operating support.	Tax year 20242024	$120K
Skidmore College	Saratoga Springs, NY	Multi-year support for scholarships for economically-disadvantaged students from the mid-hudson valley, and student stipends for the see-beyond summer learning program.	Tax year 20242024	$115K
Hudson River Housing	Poughkeepsie, NY	A multi-year grant for general operating support.	Tax year 20242024	$115K

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Figures are aggregated from The Dyson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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