DM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DM Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$202,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $159,500 | 10 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $202,000 | 13 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
DM 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 DM Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $134,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $56,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center of Khmer Studies | General support | $100,000 |
| Wellesley College | General support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $17,000 |
| American Foundation Pse | General support | $15,000 |
| Iaso Cultural Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | General support | $6,000 |
| The Groton School | General support | $6,000 |
| St Albans School | General support | $2,000 |
| Harvard Annual Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $1,000 |
| St Bernard's School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Episcopal School | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy A de Menil
- Peter Wolff
Questions people ask
Does DM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DM Foundation give?
$202,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs DM Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joy A de Menil (Trustee) and Peter Wolff (Trustee).
What does DM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.