About Delta Dental of Washington
We disrupt, transform and revolutionize the oral health industry in order to remove barriers to health care and improve overall health. All people can enjoy good oral and overall health with no one left behind.
Focus Areas
Oral health / dental careAccess to carePrevention and educationCommunity healthYouth & educationDEI / equity initiatives
Who They Fund
dental students and traineesdental therapy program participantscommunity residents benefiting from water fluoridationunderserved/regional populations (Spokane, North Sound)patients seeking oral health services
Funding Style
About Delta Dental of Washington
Delta Dental of Washington’s recent grantmaking is anchored by a $4.25 million commitment to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences for a School of Dental Medicine, paired with large support for dental access, education, and prevention across Washington. The foundation funds institutions that train dental professionals, expand services for patients, and strengthen public oral health infrastructure. Recent awards also show repeated backing for dental support at Seattle Children’s and for dental therapy program development at Skagit Valley College. The portfolio extends beyond clinical care into workforce and systems-building. Grants to the University of Washington School of Dentistry support WREB fee underwriting, while other awards help health centers, tribal organizations, and public agencies deliver oral health services in communities that are underserved or geographically dispersed. The foundation’s stated orientation centers oral health, access to care, prevention and education, community health, youth and education, and equity initiatives. Its pattern suggests a funder that uses both large institutional grants and targeted community awards to reduce barriers to dental care and strengthen the pipeline of oral health providers.
What Delta Dental of Washington Funds
A major theme is dental workforce development. Delta Dental of Washington gave $4.25 million to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences for a School of Dental Medicine, and $896,988 to Skagit Valley College for a dental therapy program. It also underwrote WREB fees for the University of Washington School of Dentistry with awards of $288,230 in 2024 and $287,775 in 2025. The foundation also supports oral health access in clinical settings. It provided $2.5 million to Seattle Children’s for dental support, $250,000 to Community Health Care for dental support, and $250,000 to Community Health Center of Snohomish County for dental support. Public health infrastructure is another clear thread. The City of Spokane received $185,586 for community water fluoridation and $147,941 for fluoridation capital support, showing attention to prevention at the population level.
How Delta Dental of Washington Gives
Typical grant size sits at a $25,000 p25, $49,202 median, and $72,281 p75, which points to a portfolio with many mid-sized awards alongside some much larger commitments. The recent record also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Grantmaking is institutional rather than individual, since the foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The recipient base is local, with Washington organizations receiving the large majority of grants.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$258.7M
Total Revenue
$1.8B
Total Expenses
$1.8B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $25K and $72K, with a median of $49K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$49K
75th Percentile
$72K
Geographic Reach
Local10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
RYAN BARTLETT
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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