Dalio Foundation Incorporated
Dalio Philanthropies (the Dalio family's philanthropic organization, associated with Dalio Foundation Inc of Westport, CT) supports education, ocean science and protection, technology access, health, and community initiatives. It operates core programs including Dalio Education, OceanX, and Endless and publishes news and program information on its site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations working in the foundation's stated areas (education, ocean science/conservation, technology access, health, and community initiatives), especially those with demonstrated program alignment and the capacity to manage restricted or multi-year grants.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with education, ocean science/conservation, technology access, health, or community initiatives.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or visibility to foundation staff or intermediary partners.
- • Capacity to receive and manage large or restricted-purpose grants.
- • Geographic footprint or project impact in New York/Connecticut or national/ocean-focused work.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in 24 states and included both local Connecticut/New York funding and multi-state/national and international ocean work, so the footprint is broadly multi-state.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the funder supported 178 distinct recipients with a very high rate of one-time or new grants (174 new recipients in that year), showing a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new grantees exists, but the foundation states grants are by preselection/invitation and there is no public open-application pathway; therefore an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
