Dennis Foundation
Accepts applications
Dennis Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,400 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $73,840 | 15 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $69,400 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $72,500 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Bank 6325 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 730-4933 |
| What to submit | APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM OR ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBLE APPLICATION www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/dennis-foundation |
| Deadlines | September 15 |
| Restrictions | there are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia. |
What Dennis Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 10 | $72,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Josephs Villa | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | General operating | $10,000 |
| Health Brigade | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Home | General operating | $7,500 |
| Friends Association for Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Hospital | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of Virginia | General operating | $5,000 |
| Central Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Caritas | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Oplinger
- James W Dennis
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Dennis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 15.
How much does Dennis Foundation give?
$72,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Dennis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Oplinger (Co-Trustee), James W Dennis (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Dennis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.