Barbara Dorsch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Dorsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $662,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $517,500. 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$662,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$517,500
- Assets$295,994
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $489,500 the year before.
57% 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 | $622,000 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $489,500 | 25 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $662,500 | 7 | $295,994 |
How to apply
Barbara Dorsch 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $522,500 |
| New York | 5 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | General purposes | $517,500 |
| Jamison Proulx Memorial | General purposesgeneral purposesgeneral purposes | $50,000 |
| Mon Petite Maringouin Inc | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough New York | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Public Theater | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Valley Community | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Foundation to Fight Hunger | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mari J Galvin
- Keelin C Pye
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Dorsch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Dorsch Foundation Inc give?
$662,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Barbara Dorsch Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mari J Galvin (President) and Keelin C Pye (Vice President & Treasurer).