Morris David Dornfeld Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation is a private foundation in Port Clyde, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,600
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $73,600 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Morris David Dornfeld 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Morris David Dornfeld Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 9 | $72,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Artwork donation | $25,500 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Restricted Grant for Art Acquisition Fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Bates College Museum of Art | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftmanship | Woodworking Progam Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Sussman House | Artwork donation | $3,600 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Arts Center | Unrestricted Grant | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Crusan
- Sara Hotchkiss
- Alexa Cunningham
Questions people ask
Does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation give?
$73,600 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Morris David Dornfeld Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Crusan (President), Sara Hotchkiss (Vice President) and Alexa Cunningham (Treasurer).
What does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.