The Derfner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Derfner Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$218 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.3 million the year before.
15% 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 | $7.3 million | 62 | $201 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 60 | $218 million |
How to apply
The Derfner 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 The Derfner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $5.2 million |
| California | 12 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $275,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $130,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery | Unrestricted use | $1.5 million |
| Hebrew Home for the Aged | Unrestricted use | $1.0 million |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unrestricted use | $1.0 million |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Unretricted use | $550,000 |
| Green 4 Kids | Unrestricted use | $500,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Unrestricted use | $250,000 |
| Kessler Foundation | Unrestricted use | $250,000 |
| Red Autismo Foundation | Unrestricted use | $150,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Basser Research Center for Brca | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Gender Specific Medicine Inc | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Unrestricted use | $75,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn | Unrestricted use | $75,000 |
| 92nd Street Lexington Ave Y | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Bicol Clinic Foundation Inc | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Brentwood School | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Jewish Center of the Hamptons | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Laurence School | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Nica Photo | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Riverdale Ymhaywha | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| The American Hospital of Paris Foundation | Unrestricted use | $45,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response for Hunger | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Ahrc NYC Foundation Inc | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Ideal School of Manhattan | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Institute for Educational Achievement | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| International Community Foundation | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Stockbridge Bowl Assn | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Lieberman
- Andrea Lieberman
Questions people ask
Does The Derfner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Derfner Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Derfner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Lieberman (Trustee) and Andrea Lieberman (Trustee).
What does The Derfner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.