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 $263 million
  • Awarded grants in excess of $16 million in 2008
  • Has awarded total grants of more than $200 million
  • Funds nationally, but has a special interest in New York's Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties

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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