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The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Mateo, California · EIN 943270051

The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,700 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,850 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $15,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,0003$898,768
2024$45,7006$952,192

How to apply

The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$20,000
Illinois1$10,000
Texas1$5,700
Maryland1$5,000
Wisconsin1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Brain Research Foundation
Chicago, IL
General purpose of charitable organisation$10,000
Pi Kappa Alpha Education Foundation
Elk Grove, CA
General purpose of charitable organisation$10,000
San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco, CA
General purpose of charitable organisation$10,000
Wilco
Round Rock, TX
General purpose of charitable organisation$5,700
Odyssey School
Lutherville, MD
General purpose of charitable organisation$5,000
Wascott Volunteer Fire Dept
Gordon, WI
General purpose of charitable organisation$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation give?

$45,700 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,850.

Who runs The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Julie Field (Director).

What does The Marvin and Nancy Dennis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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