Ben and Zelma Dorson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 04-6607402 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$46K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Fullerton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Bladder cancer and heart disease fund | $10,000 |
| Pegasus Rising Project | Rcho Santa Fe, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| William H Isacoff Md Research Foundfor Gastrointes | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mission House Inc | Jacksonville Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of Americ | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Currier Museum of Art | Manchester, NH | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $52,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620449349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6607402
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.