Dears Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dears Foundation Inc is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$290,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $215,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $275,000 | 14 | $4.8 million |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 12 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 16 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Dears 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.
What Dears Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $140,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard Un | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Alpert Medical School of Brown Univ | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Amer Friends Magen David Adams | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hadassah Womens | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Bli | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mazon | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Amer Comm for Weizmann Inst | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alpert Medical School of Brown Univ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Honest Reporting | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Abramson
- Marc Abramson
- Harriet A Abramson
- Deborah Y Kirby
- Ellen M Abramson
Questions people ask
Does Dears Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dears Foundation Inc give?
$290,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Dears Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Abramson (Treasurer), Marc Abramson (President), Harriet A Abramson (Member) and Deborah Y Kirby (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dears Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.