Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Yorktown Heights, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,800 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. 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$73,800
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $73,800 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,800 | 64 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $73,800 | 65 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Harry Donenfeld 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 Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $42,300 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $3,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | General support | $3,500 |
| Project Orphans | General support | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | General support | $3,000 |
| Miles of Hope Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Enriched Living | General support | $2,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $2,000 |
| Reform Temple of Rockland | General support | $2,000 |
| Hope's Door | General support | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Rockland County | General support | $1,500 |
| JCC Rockland | General support | $1,500 |
| Artsrock | General support | $1,500 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $1,500 |
| ACLU of Connecticut | General support | $1,500 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | General support | $1,500 |
| North Shore Animal League | General support | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | General support | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | General support | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women-Rockland County | General support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $1,000 |
| Wnyc | General support | $1,000 |
| WXQR | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Rockland County | General support | $1,000 |
| United Hospice of Rockland | General support | $1,000 |
| Union College Byron Nichols Fellowship Union College | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Safety and Change | General support | $1,000 |
| Surprise Lake Camp Alumni Assoc | General support | $1,000 |
| Doorways for Women & Families | General support | $1,000 |
| Cerddorion NYC Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester | General support | $1,000 |
| Blythdale Children's Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Westchester | General support | $1,000 |
| Tarrytown Music Hall | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Iger
- Luke Donenfeld
- Stephen Iger
- Amy Donenfeld
Questions people ask
Does Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc give?
$73,800 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Iger (Secretary), Luke Donenfeld (Treasurer), Stephen Iger (President) and Amy Donenfeld (Vice President).
What does Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and human services.