Dorothy M Beskind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy M Beskind Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,780 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. 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$5,780
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$190,190
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,109 the year before.
38% 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 | $3,530 | 3 | $121,802 |
| 2024 | $4,109 | 10 | $144,681 |
| 2025 | $5,780 | 8 | $190,190 |
How to apply
Dorothy M Beskind 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 Dorothy M Beskind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $4,680 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $2,500 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $500 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side | General | $500 |
| The Fund for Park Ave | General | $500 |
| The Guggenheim Museum | General | $500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $180 |
| Land & Garden Presrve | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Beskind Elkin
- Katherine Rbelkin
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy M Beskind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy M Beskind Foundation give?
$5,780 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Dorothy M Beskind Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne Beskind Elkin (President) and Katherine Rbelkin (Treasurer).
What does Dorothy M Beskind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.