Dorrance Foundation for Education
Accepts applications
Dorrance Foundation for Education is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $438,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$438,000
- Assets$65.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 1 | $50.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 35 | $65.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dorrance Scholarship Program 6263 North Scottsdale Rd Ste 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 367-7000 |
| What to submit | Dorrance scholarship programs online application form, supplemental materials (fafsa student aid report, transcript and act/sat test scores), writing samples, and a recommendation from a high school teacher and a high school counselor. Initital elibility is based on primarily objective criteria for low-income students: seniors in good standing who will graduate from an accredited Arizona high school, first generation to attend college,accepted by one of Arizona's three state universities, demonstrated leadership and volunteer service, agreement to particpate in all aspects of scholarship program, agreement to live on campus during freshman and sophomore year, and agreement to participate in the summer bridge program in flagstaff, Arizona. |
| Deadlines | DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION: 2/4/2026 Phase II (WRITING SAMPLES): 3/4/2026 |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards up to 60 scholarships annually to incoming freshmen at Arizona's public universities: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of Arizona. The total educational programmatic value of each scholarship is estimated at more than $100,000. Scholarships are renewed annually based not just on academic standing, but on participation in program events, activities and volunteer service projects. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dorrance Foundation for Education funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 29 | $2.7 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at nau | $438,000 |
| University of Arizona | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at ua | $438,000 |
| University of Arizona | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at ua | $438,000 |
| Arizona State University | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at asu | $438,000 |
| Arizona State University | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 72 current scholars at asu | $431,870 |
| Northern Arizona University | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 71 current scholars at nau | $426,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Grant to ua foundatoin, for the study abroad department | $20,000 |
| University of Arizona | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 2 current scholars at ua | $12,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Fall 2024 scholarship award for dsp ua alumni | $12,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | For the Department of Religious Studies and Classics | $10,000 |
| Nau Foundation | Grant to nau foundation to fund nau in greece scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fall 2024 scholarship award for dsp ua alumni | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 1 current scholar at asu | $6,000 |
| Tuscon Crusaders | Grant for dsp alumni organization | $5,500 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | Grant to Phoenix Public Library Foundation in Honor of DSP Alumnus | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tuscon | Grant to Boys and Girls Club of Tucson in Memory of DSP Alumnus | $5,000 |
| Patronato San Xavier | Grant to san xavier mission | $4,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Grant to george washington's mount vernon | $4,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Thomas jefferson charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Arizona State University | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 13 scholars at asu | $3,250 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Grant to ua musuem of art | $3,000 |
| University of Arizona | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 9 scholars at ua | $2,250 |
| Northern Arizona University | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 6 scholars at nau | $1,500 |
| Aramark at Arizona State University | Gap funding for asu junior (university meal plan) | $1,315 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Grant on behalf of dsp reading & interview committee | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Grant on behalf of participant in dsp reading & interview committee | $1,000 |
| Beads of Courage | Grant on behalf of participant in dsp reading & interview committee | $1,000 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | Grant on Behalf of Participant in DSP Interview Committee | $500 |
| Educational Enrichment Foundation | Grant on behalf of participant in dsp interview committee | $500 |
| Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary | Grant on behalf of participant in dsp reading & interview committee | $500 |
| Beads of Courage | Grant on behalf of participant for letters of recommendation | $500 |
| Native Womens Scholars | Grant on behalf of participant in ua innovation program panel | $250 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Grant on behalf of participant in ua innovation program panel | $250 |
| Iowa FFA Foundation | Grant on behalf of participant in ua innovation program panel | $250 |
| Coconino County Humane Association | Grant on behalf of participant in ua innovation program panel | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bennett Dorrance
- Jaquelynn Dorrance
- James Hensley
- Kara Trullinger
- Jason Stiles
Questions people ask
Does Dorrance Foundation for Education accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION: 2/4/2026 Phase II (WRITING SAMPLES): 3/4/2026.
How much does Dorrance Foundation for Education give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Dorrance Foundation for Education?
Its 2024 filing lists Bennett Dorrance (President), Jaquelynn Dorrance (Vice President), James Hensley (Executive Director) and Kara Trullinger (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dorrance Foundation for Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.