About the Foundation

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The Dyson Foundation works toward improving people's lives through grant funding, promoting philanthropy, and strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations.

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  • Was founded by Charles and Margaret Dyson in 1957
  • Has current assets of $270 million
  • Awarded grants in excess of $19.5 million in 2011
  • Funds nationally, but has a special interest in New York's Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties
  • Has awarded total grants of more than $259 million

Our History

In 1957, when Charles H. and Margaret M. Dyson created their foundation, there were about 4,000 foundations in the United States, compared to 64,000 today. A pioneer in the field of leveraged buyouts, Charlie Dyson said they started it because:

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