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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “dolphin”
Where the money went
Largest: $6,500 to DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE INC — program support
Largest: $706,135 to DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE — launched in 2010, the dolphins cycling challenge (dcc) is a two-day tri-county charity cycling event. the dcc is dedicated to raising funds for lifesaving cancer research at the sy…
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $1.2M · through 2022Largest: $573,882 to Chicago Zoological Society — bison circle membership support - annual fund (waive tangible benefits), general operating support, where most need. support for zoo adventure passport program. contribution to the…
Largest: $45,000 to DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER — help cover the costs of food, food storage, supplements and medications for the dolphins and sea lions
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $607,570 · through 2023Largest: $156,424 to DOLPHINS PLUS OCEANSIDE MARINE MAMMAL RESPONDER INC — gulf env benefit fund
Largest: $500,000 to Chicago Zoological Society — to support the sarasota dolphin research program as it engages in conservation work to better understand and benefit the long-term resident dolphins of sarasota bay and our shared …
Channel 7 FoundationNorth Bay Vlg, FL
3 matching grants · $335,000 · through 2024Largest: $135,000 to DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE INC — 22 dolphins challenge cancer
Largest: $310,000 to MIAMI DOLPHINS FOUNDATION — public welfare
Nashville Predators FoundationNashville, TNCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $28,573 · through 2024Largest: $9,503 to NASHVILLE DOLPHINS — we are so excited to continue hosting nashville dolphins swim meets in 2022! these swim meets are held at ensworth high school and create the opportunity for all 95 swimmers on our…
Largest: $8,815 to Dolphins Cancer Challenge — cancer research
Largest: $1.0M to DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE INC — support of cancer research
Dolphin Swimmng and Boating FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $2.3M · through 2025Largest: $25,000 to Dolphin Swimming and Boating — boat night support
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →