Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.8 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $470,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.8 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$470,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
58% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 32 | $13.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 31 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
Valerie & Charles Diker Fund 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 Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $866,195 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $415,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $189,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $110,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $21,560 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | General support | $470,000 |
| Harvard University | General support | $400,000 |
| Yale University HQ | General support | $200,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $171,650 |
| Center for Jewish Community Studies | General support | $110,000 |
| Taos Art Museum | General support | $83,000 |
| National Dance Institute NM | General support | $65,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $65,000 |
| National Dance Institute Ny | General support | $52,950 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts Art Institute | General support | $40,000 |
| Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $21,560 |
| Smith College | General support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis Center | General support | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Chamber Music Center of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| Moving for Life | General support | $6,335 |
| Academy for Teachers | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| No Dogs Left Behind Sanctuary | General support | $5,000 |
| Outer Coast | General support | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General support | $2,500 |
| Yad Yisroel | General support | $1,760 |
| Jewish Children's Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Student Advocacy | General support | $1,000 |
| Wings of America - Earth Circle Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Diker
- Valerie Diker
Questions people ask
Does Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2023, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Charles Diker (Director, 5 HRS Per Week) and Valerie Diker (Director, 2 HRS Per Week).
What does Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.