Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Dana Charitable Foundation

The Dana Charitable Foundation is the corporate foundation of Dana Incorporated, a global leader in drivetrain and e‑propulsion systems. Established in 1956, the foundation channels a portion of the company’s success back into the communities where Dana employees live and work. It does so through a combination of discretionary grants and structured employee giving programs that provide financial support to eligible organizations and institutions.

The foundation focuses on addressing current and evolving community needs with particular emphasis on educating children and employees, revitalizing neighborhoods, enriching lives through arts and culture, and improving physical and mental well‑being. While the site notes that general grant applications are not currently being accepted, the language around “Grant Request” and application status indicates that the foundation normally operates grant‑making processes for community organizations.

A prominent component of the foundation’s activity is its Matching Gifts Program for Dana employees, directors, and eligible retirees in the United States. Under this program, the Dana Charitable Foundation matches 50 percent of qualified donations made by participants to accredited educational institutions, including universities, colleges, community colleges, public or private schools, and vocational schools that can receive tax‑deductible gifts.

The program specifies minimum and maximum amounts: the minimum donation per application that qualifies for a match is US$100, and the foundation will match up to a total of US$2,500 per individual per calendar year, based on a maximum of US$5,000 in donor contributions. Non‑cash gifts such as stocks, bonds, or property can also be matched based on verified fair market value. Requests must be submitted within 12 months of the original gift, ensuring clear administrative rules for participants and recipient institutions.

The primary beneficiaries of the matching‑gift program are accredited educational institutions in the United States and the students and communities they serve. Beyond education, the foundation’s broader mission encompasses neighborhood revitalization, cultural enrichment, and health‑related initiatives in communities connected to Dana’s operations. These priorities reflect Dana’s wider sustainability and social responsibility strategy, which aims to support long‑term community resilience alongside the company’s industrial activities.

The Dana Charitable Foundation is overseen by a board of directors that includes a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary/administrator, and additional directors. Governance by senior leaders from Dana Incorporated helps align philanthropic activities with the company’s values of inclusion, innovation, and responsible growth, while maintaining a dedicated structure for charitable decision‑making.

Prospective applicants and participating institutions interact with the foundation primarily through a dedicated email address and program forms. Even when open grant programs are paused, the foundation maintains communication channels so that stakeholders can monitor future funding opportunities and continue to participate in matching‑gift initiatives.