Dorot Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorot Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $505,000. 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$505,000
- Assets$158 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.8 million | 90 | $136 million |
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 72 | $158 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 94 | $158 million |
How to apply
Dorot 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 Dorot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York. It also paid $34,720 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $2.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $994,800 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $615,500 |
| California | 12 | $588,500 |
| Maryland | 6 | $73,416 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $36,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $36,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $36,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | General operating, 1 year project albi and 1 year program project acri | $505,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | State infrastructure fund | $325,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Support the religious action centers reform action center project | $325,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Movement voter fund/more perfect union/good nation foundation | $250,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | Program project | $215,000 |
| Democracy Fund Ince | For trusted elections fund | $150,000 |
| Lawyers for Children Inc | General operating | $150,000 |
| Proteus Fund | For rights, faith and democracy, and piper fund | $150,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | Multitude films | $150,000 |
| Bend the Arc-A Jewish Partnership for Justice | Jewish social justice roundtable-general operating | $145,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Dayenu-general operating | $130,000 |
| Catalyst Fundgroundswell | General operating | $125,000 |
| College for Social Innovation | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Services Corps Inc | General operating grant | $110,000 |
| Join for Justice Inc | General operating and one time capacity building project grant | $107,500 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Kol haneshama-general operating and jerusalem culture unlimited | $105,000 |
| Encounter Programs Incorporated | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pop Culture Collaborativerpa | General operating | $100,000 |
| T Ruah | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Project grant supporting curatorial exhibition research and development | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | General operating | $75,000 |
| Boston After School and Beyond | One year unrestricted | $75,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | General operating | $75,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund | The collaborative for jewish organizing housed at jews united for justice - general operating | $75,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General operating | $60,000 |
| The Brotherhood Sister Sol Inc | General operating | $55,000 |
| American Friends of Hand in Hand | General operating | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Services Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hadar Institute | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jewish Womens Archive Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| La Colaborativa | Flexible project grant for youth/young adult programs | $50,000 |
| Physical Plant-Live Action Projects Shal | General operating | $50,000 |
| Utec | One year unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General operating final grant | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Zakim center-general operating | $40,000 |
| Individual | Dorot israel fellowship program | $36,500 |
| Individual | Dorot israel fellowship program | $36,500 |
| Individual | Dorot israel fellowship program | $36,500 |
| Individual | Dorot israel fellowship program | $36,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeane Ungerleider
- Simeon Springer
- Sara Nathan
- Steven Jacobson
- Brauna Doidge
Questions people ask
Does Dorot Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorot Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Dorot Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeane Ungerleider (Director, President), Simeon Springer (Director, Treasurer), Sara Nathan (Director, Secretary) and Steven Jacobson (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dorot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.