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March 20, 2008
Werecently contacted you regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders of Dreyfus Founders Balanced Fund (the “Fund”), a series of Dreyfus Founders Funds, Inc., which has been adjourned to April 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain time. The Fund’s records indicate that we have not received your vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as rescheduled. By voting now you will help the Fund save on the cost of additional mailings and calls to shareholders.
Please Vote Today!
We have made it very easy for you to vote.Choose one of the following methods:
- Log onto the website noted on your proxycard and enter your control numberprinted on the card, and vote by followingthe on-screen prompts.
- Callthe phone number on the proxy cardand enter the control number printed onthe card and follow the touchtoneprompts.
- Mailin your signed proxy card in theenvelope provided.
Your vote is urgentlyneeded!
Please vote now to be sure your vote is received in time for the
April 2, 2008 Special Meeting ofShareholders.
If you have any questions regarding the proposal or voting process, or would like to obtain additional copies of the materials, do not hesitate to call our proxy solicitor,D.F. King & Co., Inc., whom you may also receive a call from, toll-free at(800) 431-9629.
Voting takes only a few minutes.
Thank you for your participation in this important matter.
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