Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Grant

From Dorsey & Whitney Foundation

The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation, established in 1982 by partners of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, is committed to supporting charitable causes in the communities where Dorsey attorneys and their families live and work. It focuses on contributing to the cultural, civic, educational, and social welfare within these communities, with special emphasis on providing legal services to the disadvantaged and supporting organizations where Dorsey partners are actively involved as board members and volunteers.

Type of Support

Overview

The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation prioritizes support for charitable organizations in communities where Dorsey & Whitney LLP attorneys are active. The Foundation gives preference to arts, cultural, legal, and community service organizations, especially those where Dorsey attorneys serve in significant roles. Through direct grants and a matching gift program, the Foundation offers general operating support, though it selectively considers capital and endowment support requests. The Foundation highly values the involvement of its attorneys in recipient organizations, reflecting their diverse interests and commitment to community welfare.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

Canada, Mexico, USA

Program Location

North America

Organization Type

Organizations exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Governmental units

Other

Located and operating in geographic regions where Dorsey maintains its offices
Will review funding requests from organizations in other geographic regions on a selective basis
May make grants to foreign charities, subject to legal review

Ineligibility

Religious organizations and their affiliates, except for secondary schools, colleges, and those providing primary social services

Individuals or private foundations

National fundraising campaigns and similar fundraising activities

Sports organizations, except those serving the indigent or with special needs

Voter registration drives, partisan organizations or activities, or attempts to influence legislation or election outcomes

Organizations committed to fulfill a pledge or enhance member benefits for contributing attorneys

Organizations offering donor or sponsorship benefits to the Foundation, Dorsey, or its partners/employees, unless benefits are waived

Organizations known to discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age

Exceptions may apply for religious organizations concerning policies on sexual orientation or gender identity.

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

Preference is usually shown towards backing charitable entities where Dorsey lawyers play an active role. Notably, organizations dedicated to the arts, culture, legal aid, and community services, particularly those where Dorsey lawyers hold board positions or officer roles and make substantial commitments in terms of both time and personal financial investments, receive special attention.