THE DYSON FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$16.0M+24% YoY
Grants
317
Median Grant
$17K
Organizations Funded
184
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Providing support for Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofits and beyond; They strengthen regional nonprofit teams and boards beyond grant funding by coordinating programming and sharing research and resources.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants – September 2025 (September 12, 2025). Dyson Foundation Board of Directors Approve New Grants – June 2025 (June 11, 2025). Dyson Foundation Board Approves New Grants – March 2025 (March 6, 2025). Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center multi-year general operating support grant renewed in 2022. Twin County Recovery Services for prevention programming in school- and community-based settings. New York Council of Nonprofits for a Compensation & Benefits Profile of Mid-Hudson Valley Nonprofits report.
How to Apply
The Dyson Foundation online grants system allows applicants and grantees to apply for funding and manage their applications and grants from their website. The foundation uses a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process as the first step. You can submit a letter of inquiry by following the instructions on their Grants Portal. Once your letter of inquiry has been acknowledged, it can take between two and four weeks for a preliminary decision to be made. You will either receive correspondence declining the inquiry, or they will contact you to ask for a full application.
Does Not Fund
Government entities such as fire districts or municipalities, with the exception of projects exploring consolidation or merger. Rotary clubs (whether or not they are 501(c)(3) organizations) and similar service clubs. Galas, fundraising events, tickets, or sponsorships. The Dyson Foundation's policy on non-discrimination prevents us from awarding grant support to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws, or practices, discriminate against a person or group because of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, or gender.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$16.0M
Grants
317
Median
$17K
States
14
$12.9M
Grants
291
Median
$16K
States
15
$14.2M
Grants
282
Median
$15K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$17K
Typical Grant (Median)
$750
Smallest
$7K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $7K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
FRIENDS OF LAGUNA SECA
CA · TOWARDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT LAGUNA SECA RACEWAY AND RECREATION AREA.
$1.0M
2024
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOUNDATION
IN · TOWARDS RENOVATION OF THE MUSEUM, CREATION OF A NEW RESTORATION SHOP, AND AN ENDOWMENT.
$750K
2024
FAMILY SERVICES
NY · TOWARDS A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP CENTER IN POUGHKEEPSIE.
$750K
2024
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
NY · MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PATIENT PAVILION.
$600K
2024
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
VA · TOWARDS THE DELANEY CENTER DIRECTOR ENDOWMENT, TO SUPPORT THE LEADER OF THE CENTER TO MANAGE CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, AND TO RECRUIT AND MENTOR CENTER FACULTY.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.