Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50,000 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation 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 Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Bladder cancer and heart disease fund | $10,000 |
| Pegasus Rising Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| William H Isacoff MD Research Foundfor Gastrointes | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mission House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of Americ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Currier Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel D Chi
- Jill Dorson
Questions people ask
Does Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rachel D Chi (Trustee) and Jill Dorson (Trustee).
What does Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.