Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and affiliates, providing grants across a 15-state plus DC enterprise to increase access to oral health care, support research, scholarships and community investments. The foundation reports more than $170 million granted since 2012, runs an Access to Care grants program and a multi-year Senior Oral Health Partnership Program, and lists contact via [email protected].
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Community health centers, dental clinics, dental schools/programs, or community organizations with established oral-health programs—especially organizations with demonstrated track records or existing relationships with Delta Dental affiliates.
Good Fit
- • Direct service or program work that increases access to oral health care (clinical, mobile clinics, school-based care).
- • Evidence of measurable community impact and capacity to manage grants in the $25K–$1M range (median grant sizes around $40K with multiple larger awards).
- • Geographic alignment with California or other states where the foundation is active, or partnership with existing grantees.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or visibility within Delta Dental affiliate networks or prior grantees.
Geography
Observed grants span 24 states plus DC, indicating a multi-state/national footprint, although about half of total dollars were directed to California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 343 distinct recipients (400 grants) with both substantial returning support (234 repeat recipients across three years) and more than 100 new grantees in 2024, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
The funder states support is by invitation only and formal funding is preselected, which limits unsolicited entry; however, the portfolio added about 109 new recipients in 2024, so new entrants do appear possible via referral or targeted outreach rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
