Dorothy Dehner Foundation
Accepts applications
Dorothy Dehner Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $32,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,200
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$32,700
- Assets$623,675
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $16,500 | 3 | $745,248 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 3 | $722,903 |
| 2025 | $47,200 | 4 | $623,675 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Joan Marter 220 Madison Avenue Apt 2A, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 889-2315, joanmarter@aol.com |
| Deadlines | No submission deadline |
| Restrictions | Must relate to visual arts education |
What Dorothy Dehner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $47,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hyde Collection | Works of art donated for educational purposes. | $32,700 |
| Friends of the Neuberger Museum | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Art Students League of New York | Works of art donated for educational purposes. | $3,000 |
| Cityarts | Charitable support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Joan Marter
- Sandra Lerner
- Aliza Edelman
- David Levy
- Dr Christina Weyl
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Dehner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadline.
How much does Dorothy Dehner Foundation give?
$47,200 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Dorothy Dehner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Joan Marter (Pres & Dir), Sandra Lerner (Director), Aliza Edelman (Director) and David Levy (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dorothy Dehner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.