Dennis Foundation
EIN 546061431 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$294K
52 grants · $74K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$5K
grant size
65%
deep partner · 17/26 multi-year
repeat
$1.7M
Assets (2023)
26
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WELLS FARGO BANK
Phone
(888) 730-4933
Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM OR ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBLE APPLICATION www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/dennis-foundation
Restrictions
there are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in central Virginia, primarily Richmond, Virginia.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $60K | $1.8M | $70K | 12 |
| 2021 | $86K | $1.9M | $115K | 14 |
| 2022 | $75K | $1.5M | $143K | 11 |
| 2023 | $74K | $1.7M | $53K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 52 grants on record
Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
4+ yrs
Trustee
JD
James W Dennis
4+ yrs
Co-Trustee
WO
Wayne Oplinger
4+ yrs
Co-Trustee
WO
Wayne Oplinger
4+ yrs
Co-Trustee
JD
James W Dennis
4+ yrs
Co-Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
4+ yrs
Trustee
WO
Wayne Oplinger
4+ yrs
Trustee
JD
James W Dennis
4+ yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
4+ yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
4+ yrs
Trustee
JD
James W Dennis
4+ yrs
Trustee
WO
Wayne Oplinger
4+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (52 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Home | Richmond, VA | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Richmond, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Richmond, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Safe Harbor | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Virginia Home | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Greater Richmond Scan Stop Child Abuse | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Saint Francis Home | Richmond, VA | $7,020 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Sheltering Arms Hospital | Mechanicsvlle, VA | $7,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Saint Francis Home | Richmond, VA | $7,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Safe Harbor | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Friends Association for Children | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Va | Rockville, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| St Joseph'S Villa | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Sheltering Arms Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Virginia Home | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Health Brigade | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Caritas | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| St James Childrens Center | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Friends Association for Children | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Childsavers-Memorial Child Guidance Clin | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
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