About Dalio Foundation
The Dalio Foundation concentrates on large, strategic gifts that build philanthropic infrastructure, advance scientific and ocean conservation work, and expand educational and economic opportunity both locally in Connecticut and globally. It funds a mix of platform organizations and elite institutions (e.g., hospitals, research centers, policy institutes) as well as grassroots youth, justice, and community economic groups, frequently supporting endowments, restricted program initiatives, and general operations.
Focus Areas
Philanthropic giving platforms and capacity-building (e.g., support for TisBest, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors)Ocean science and conservation initiatives (e.g., Woods Hole Twilight Zone project, international ocean health collaborations)K–12 and teacher professional development plus ed‑tech for underserved regions (e.g., Saint Andrews School, American Community School of Abu Dhabi, Foundation for Learning Equality)Economic mobility and entrepreneurship for low‑income communities (e.g., Grameen America, Connecticut RISE Network)Youth services, violence prevention and youth justice programming in Connecticut (e.g., Compass Youth Collaborative, Tow Youth Justice Institute, Connecticut Violence Intervention and Prevention)
About Dalio Foundation
Dalio Foundation Inc’s recent grantmaking shows a strong preference for large, strategic awards that build institutions, platforms, and long-term capacity. The biggest 2025 grant in the list was $6,901,200 to Tisbest Philanthropy for a program to encourage giving, followed by $5,000,000 to New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc for general operations. The foundation also backed ocean collaboration at scale, including $3,000,000 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc for an international collaborative dedicated to preserving ocean health. In education, it supported both school-based and technology-enabled work, such as a $3,000,000 restricted gift to Saint Andrews School of Boca Raton Inc for its endowment campaign and an $830,500 award to American Community School of Abu Dhabi to create a hub for educational technology and professional development for teachers in the UAE and Middle East. The portfolio also includes community, youth, and economic mobility organizations, with many awards structured as general operating support or restricted project funding.
What Dalio Foundation Funds
Ocean science and marine conservation are a clear thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $2,500,000 to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for the Twilight Zone Project and $406,257 to Konservasi International for pathways and strategies to foster long-term sustainability of fisheries and marine resources, with a focus on youth engagement and collaboration. The foundation also funds education technology and offline learning infrastructure: Foundation for Learning Equality Inc received $500,000 to deploy AI models for offline education and learning. In the youth and workforce space, Hack Foundation was awarded $400,000 to pilot a scalable apprenticeship model and expand into college audiences. Connecticut youth services are another recurring area, including $1,000,000 to Compass Youth Collaborative Inc for general operations and $750,000 to Connecticut Violence Intervention and Prevention Inc for general operations.
How Dalio Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile, which points to a mix of smaller awards and larger strategic gifts. The 2025 list includes multiple seven-figure grants, along with many $450,000 to $1,000,000 awards and several program-restricted gifts. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it funds individuals. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation in 2023 and several 2025 awards, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-off grants.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$50.9M
Total Assets
$1.7B
Total Revenue
$80M
Total Expenses
$68.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $100K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$100K
Geographic Reach
Regional25 states funded
About 29% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
RAYMOND T DALIO
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Dalio Foundation Funds
Top 7 recipient countries by grant volume for Dalio Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 297 | $90.8M | 92.0% |
| 2 | China | 11 |
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