Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation
Historical FunderPacific Palisades, California · EIN 46-4078455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALBERT DORMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 727 BROOKTREE RD, PACIFIC PALISADES CA 90272 |
| Phone | 6265850666 |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM IS ACCEPTABLE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS ON AWARDS, EXCEPT THAT NONE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL OFFICES OR FOR ANY OTHER POLITICAL PURPOSE. ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Institutes | San Francisco, CA | Support for organization's activities | $80,000 |
| The Foundation at Njit | New York, NY | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $52,500 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Education and support for charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Usc Viterbi School of Engineering | Los Angeles, CA | Education and support of research activities. | $6,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support of organization's activities. | $4,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities | $3,500 |
| Amnesty International | Sacramento, CA | Support of non profit organization's activity | $2,000 |
| Bandaloop (Laura) | Oakland, CA | Support of non profit organization's activity | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (Edf) | New York, NY | Support of the non profit organization's activities. | $2,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering | Washington, DC | Education and support for charitable activities. | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (Aclu) | New York, NY | Education and support of research activities. | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | San Francisco, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $1,500 |
| Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | Education and support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $1,250 |
| Casa of LA | Monterey Park, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $1,000 |
| Common Cause | Washington, DC | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee (Ajc) | New York, NY | Education and support of research activities. | $1,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Heritage Society | Washington, DC | Education and support of research activities. | $1,000 |
| Bet Tzedek (Laura) | Los Angeles, CA | Education and support of research activities. | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $1,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $1,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute (Memri) | Los Angeles, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America (Jinsa) | Washington, DC | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $800 |
| Kusc | Los Angeles, CA | Supporting non profit organization's activities | $800 |
| JCC - Federation of San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $800 |
| St Joseph Center | Venica, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $800 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Support of the non profit organization's activities. | $600 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Support of organization's activities. | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Support of non profit organization's activities | $500 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Support of organization's activities. | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $500 |
| Tree People | Beverly Hills, CA | Support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $500 |
| Pbskcet | Costa Mesa, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $250 |
| Kpcc | Pasadena, CA | Support of non profit organization's activities. | $200 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Chicago, IL | Support of organization's activities. | $200 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Support of the organization's activities. | $100 |
| LA Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Education and support of nonprofit organization's operations. | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,375 | 37 |
| 2023 | $192,435 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349105350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4078455
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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