Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $455,782 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $74,490. 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$455,782
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$74,490
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $272,043 the year before.
64% 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 | $172,952 | 16 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $272,043 | 28 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $455,782 | 29 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family 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 Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $172,250 |
| Ohio | 3 | $118,532 |
| New York | 5 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Donation support | $74,490 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Donation support | $41,042 |
| Oakdale Academy | Donation support | $30,000 |
| Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co | Donation support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Troy | Donation support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Idf Widows & Orphans | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Be Nice | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Mishkan Israel | Donation support | $20,000 |
| First Line Medical (Humanitarian Partnership for Israel) | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Lone Soldiers | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Hostages & Missing Families (Merit Spread Foundation) | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Tani Fund (Pef Israel Endowment Funds) | Donation support | $20,000 |
| Encore Performing Arts Center | Donation support | $15,000 |
| Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co | Donation support | $10,000 |
| Encore Performing Arts Center | Donation support | $10,000 |
| Program for Holocaust Survivors | Donation support | $10,000 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Donation support | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer Foundation of Mi | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Meaningful Life Center | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Oakdale Academy | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Stand Up Youth Theatre | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Donation support | $5,000 |
| Urban Farming | Donation support | $3,500 |
| Urban Farming | Donation support | $3,500 |
| Urban Farming | Donation support | $3,250 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | Donation support | $3,000 |
| Stand Up Youth Theatre | Donation support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Dorfman
- Mala Dorfman
- Gayle Dorfman
- Carolyn Dorfman
Questions people ask
Does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation give?
$455,782 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Dorfman (Vice President/Treasurer), Mala Dorfman (Ceo/Chairman), Gayle Dorfman (Secretary) and Carolyn Dorfman (President).
What does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.