The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Carlos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,607 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$127,607
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $129,550 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,550 | 32 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $127,607 | 28 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $6,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $32,946 |
| Indiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 6 | $25,530 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $10,540 |
| Idaho | 1 | $8,607 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,865 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,360 |
| Michigan | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation | Vanderbilt University Project | $30,000 |
| Friendship Circle Bay Area | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel NA Council | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Wood River Jewish Community | General Operating Support | $8,607 |
| Mosenson Youth Village | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - AMHSI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Shaarey Tefilla Congregation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Sinai Congregation | General Operating Support | $4,446 |
| Yeka Girls | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Chabad of San Mateo | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Chabad at Elon | General Operating Support | $1,360 |
| Jewish Study Network | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Secure Community Network | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Michigan Jewish Sports Fdn | General Operating Support | $400 |
| Jewish Federation Pinnellas | General Operating Support | $365 |
| Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt | General Operating Support | $360 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General Operating Support | $250 |
| American Zionist Movement | General Operating Support | $180 |
| Chabad at Wisconsin | General Operating Support | $180 |
| Hillel International | General Operating Support | $180 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | General Operating Support | $180 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund | General Operating Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Fradkin
- Robert Graifman
- Richard Stein
- Mark Schiff
Questions people ask
Does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc give?
$127,607 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Fradkin (President), Robert Graifman (Director), Richard Stein (Director) and Mark Schiff (Director).
What does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.