Dranoff Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dranoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$311,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$89,045
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 | $69,200 | 7 | $995 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 2 | $3,075 |
| 2025 | $311,000 | 8 | $89,045 |
How to apply
Dranoff Family 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 Dranoff Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Arts Inc | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $250,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $15,000 |
| Chop Foundation | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $15,000 |
| The Rock School | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra - Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $5,000 |
| The Philadelphia Police Foundation | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $5,000 |
| Majorie & Lewis Katz Jewish Community Center | Donation for recipient to use to further their goals | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl E Dranoff
Questions people ask
Does Dranoff Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dranoff Family Foundation Inc give?
$311,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dranoff Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl E Dranoff (President).
What does Dranoff Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and community development.