Dortone Esser Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6851025 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$395K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Well | Brooklyn, NY | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators - Recommended Charity Fund | Covina, CA | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Giving Green Research Group Inc | San Francisco, CA | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Givedirectly | New York, NY | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Doctor Without Borders | New York, NY | To support the organization's medical exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Care USA | Atlanta, GA | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | To support the organization's charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6851025
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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