The Drogen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Drogen Foundation is a private foundation in Oneonta, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,497 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,002. 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$55,497
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,002
- Assets$233,548
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,200 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $18,200 | 13 | $265,349 |
| 2024 | $55,497 | 19 | $233,548 |
How to apply
The Drogen 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 Drogen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $55,497 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYDA Foundation | To protect, preserve, and faciliate the dissemination of Siddha Yoga teachings. | $20,002 |
| Friends of Bassett Healthcare | To promote loacal healthcare and to provide fundung for medical equipment | $15,000 |
| Hartwick College | To offer an innovative approach to education prioritizing academic, physical, professional and financial well-being for its students | $10,000 |
| The Glimmer Glass Festival | To assist with the funding of the arts in the community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Otsego County | To bring together financial and human resources to address challenges and increase opportunity in Otsego County | $2,000 |
| Foothills Performing Arts | To support the local arts | $1,000 |
| Future of Oneonta Foundation | To assist in the improvement of the local community | $1,000 |
| PRASAD Project | To assist with the help of the poor overseas | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El | To support the local Jewish community | $1,000 |
| Kunzang Gatshal Foundation | To support the coninuation of traditional forms of worship practiced in Buddhism. | $1,000 |
| Helios Care | To support the local fight against cancer | $250 |
| Catskill Symphony Orchestra | To entertain, educate & inspire by presenting a professional ensemble. | $250 |
| United Way Mid Rural New York | To bring people together to build strong, equitable communties. | $250 |
| Oneonta Community Health Center | To support the community with health care | $150 |
| Family Service Association | To assist lower income individuals and families and perople dealing with crisis to meet their own needs | $150 |
| WSKG | To provide quality educational programming, expore the arts, culture and heritage of the region. | $135 |
| Wcny PBS | To improve education, create economic opportunities & enhance quality of life through story telling, and community service. | $110 |
| Oneonta Family YMCA | To support the local activity of the YMCA | $100 |
| Treadwell Fire Department | To support the local fire department with its needs for serving the community | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Drogen
Questions people ask
Does The Drogen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Drogen Foundation give?
$55,497 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Drogen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Drogen (Trustee).
What does The Drogen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.