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Dryer Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Knoxville, Tennessee · EIN 871630617

Dryer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,801 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $9,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $39,774 the year before.

72% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,77415$1.1 million
2024$48,80118$0

How to apply

Dryer Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dryer Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York4$22,464
Illinois6$15,312
Tennessee6$8,865
Utah1$1,800
Wisconsin1$360

Grants paid in 2024

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Idf
New York, NY
Charitable$9,900
American Friends Magen David Odom
Northbrook, IL
Charitable$5,400
Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
Charitable$4,542
Friends of Meir Panim
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$4,500
Chabadorg
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$4,464
Jewish National Fund
Northbrook, IL
Charitable$3,600
Hadassah - Gandel Rehab Center
New York, NY
Charitale$3,600
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$2,700
Knoxville Jewish Alliance
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$1,800
Empty Stocking Fund Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$1,800
Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids
West Jordan, UT
Charitable$1,800
Heska Amuna
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$1,800
Veteran Business Project
Naperville, IL
Charitable$720
International Women's Association
Chicago, IL
Charitable$550
Chicago Literary Club
Chicago, IL
Charitable$500
Knoxville Hadassah
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$405
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Knoxville, TN
Charitable$360
Violins of Hope
Milwaukee, WI
Charitable$360

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dryer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Dryer Family Foundation give?

$48,801 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.

Who runs Dryer Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joel Dryer (President), Eli Dryer (Treasurer) and Yann Dryer (Director).

What does Dryer Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.

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