Dart Foundation
The Dart Foundation is a private family foundation founded in 1984 and based in Mason, Michigan. The foundation supports community organizations and projects (with emphasis on education/STEM, workforce development, and community services) within Dart Container Corporation’s footprint and other specified communities. The site includes mission, impact, and giving information and lists contact details for grant inquiries.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations working in education/STEM, workforce development, or community services — often proposing capital projects, program expansion, or operating support within the foundation’s footprint (especially Michigan) but occasionally at national institutions.
Good Fit
- • Project clearly aligns with education, STEM, workforce, youth, community services, or journalism priorities.
- • Request is for capital improvements, program expansion, or multi-year operating/project support.
- • Organization has 501(c)(3) status and can supply an IRS determination letter.
- • Proposal connects to the foundation’s geographic footprint or demonstrates broader strategic relevance.
- • Applicant can submit a concise, well-documented letter with a clear budget and requested amount.
Geography
Grants reached organizations in nine states in the latest year, but funding remains regionally concentrated with about 47% of dollars staying in Michigan.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients (22 grants) and a high share of new recipients, and across observed years the foundation funded roughly 21–31 distinct organizations per year, indicating a broad and varied recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application process (rolling, letter-based) and 17 new recipients in the latest year, which together suggest unfamiliar applicants can realistically gain funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
