The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-5956133 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$496K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$646K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Fund | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Columbia Voice of Swallowing | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| The Brearley School | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $27,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Isreal Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Citta | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Art Students League of New York | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Napier Park Giving Fund | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Religious Zionist | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Plainview, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Pullum Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon | Sharon, CT | Charitable contribution | $8,500 |
| Concerts in Motion | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Earthquake Relief - Serhan Secmen | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Expect Miracle Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Artist' Fellowship Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Athlete Ally | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Friendly Sons of St Patrick | Islip, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Agudas Achim of Iowa | Coralville, IA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Paideia Institute | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Harvard Arts Museums | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| The Ukranian Institute | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Randalls Island Park | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution | $1 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496,001 | 30 |
| 2023 | $282,926 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349104769
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5956133
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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