The Dennis Foundation aims to provide enduring support for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational endeavors, focusing its efforts primarily in central Virginia, particularly in Richmond.
The grant program has broad goals supporting various causes without specific limitations, generally prioritizing education, health, human services, public/society benefits, and religion. Despite having no geographic restrictions, the foundation primarily aids organizations in central Virginia, especially Richmond. The foundation typically awards grants ranging from $500 to $5,000, with about 30 grants given out annually, totaling an average giving of $69,100 per year.