Morris David Dorenfeld Foundation
Invitation OnlyPort Clyde, Maine · EIN 92-3254225 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Artwork donation | $25,500 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland, ME | Restricted Grant for Art Acquisition Fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Bates College Museum of Art | Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftmanship | Rockport, ME | Woodworking Progam Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Arts Center | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($7,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,600 | 10 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620619349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3254225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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