Dornam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dornam Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $173,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,000 | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $173,000 | 15 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Dornam 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 Dornam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $94,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $71,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors Job Bank | Job assistance for seniors, challenge grant matches, and "birdies for charity" sponsorship | $50,000 |
| John Carroll University | James m. Doran '55 scholarship for mba students | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Charitable support | $18,000 |
| Steubenville Catholic Schools | Catholic central high school scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | Financial assistance for families | $12,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford | Counseling, education and community support | $10,000 |
| Read to A Child | $2,500.00 for hartford programming and $5,500 for read aloud mentoring program | $8,000 |
| Archdiocese of Hartford | Archbishop's annual appeal | $6,000 |
| Church of St Peter Claver | Parish annual collection | $6,000 |
| Connecticut College | Funding for two scholarships of $3,000 each | $6,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $3,000 for financial aid and $3,000 for unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Directed gift option to the tumor genomics fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | United way's community campaign - directed gift to the seniors job bank | $5,000 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Women's Club | Financial assistance for families | $500 |
| St Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church | Donation in memory of regis mehalko | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Doran
- Beth Putnam
- Wendy Doran-Paley
Questions people ask
Does Dornam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dornam Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Dornam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Doran (Trustee), Beth Putnam (Trustee) and Wendy Doran-Paley (Trustee).
What does Dornam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, seniors and faith communities.