The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman Foundation
Historical FunderDewitt, New York · EIN 16-6353565 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$38.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,336 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT FALTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 130, DEWITT NY 13214 |
| Phone | 3152512900 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE WWW.REISMANFOUNDATION.ORG. INFORMATION INCLUDED SHOULD ENCOMPASS BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON REQUESTING ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPALS INVOLVED, PURPOSE, AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED, CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
1% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Works of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Capacity growth campaign 4th of 4 | $250,000 |
| Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre Inc | Syracuse, NY | Landmark 100 campaign 4th of 4 | $250,000 |
| Dunbar Association Inc | Syracuse, NY | Leadership sustainability | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Syracuse, NY | Daycare windows | $73,192 |
| Salt City Harvest Farm | Manlius, NY | Strengthening market support for new farmers | $60,000 |
| North Side Learning Center of Syr Inc | Syracuse, NY | General operating support 1 of 2 | $51,000 |
| Syracuse Stage | Syracuse, NY | 50Th anniv.campaign 2nd of 4 install. | $50,000 |
| Central Current Inc | Syracuse, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Sarah's Guest House | Syracuse, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Teen taste of israel endowmwnt fund | $50,000 |
| Centerstate CEO Foundation Inc | Syracuse, NY | Worktrain collaborative support | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Syr | Syracuse, NY | Health navigators | $40,000 |
| Everson Museum of Art | Syracuse, NY | Everson general operating fund | $40,000 |
| Syracuse Stage | Syracuse, NY | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Cny Community Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Reisman donor advised fund | $40,000 |
| Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology | Syracuse, NY | Science learning ptnr, family restroom | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Syracuse, NY | California wildfire recovery | $25,000 |
| Mercyworks Incorporated | Syracuse, NY | Synergy leadership development internship | $25,000 |
| Red House Arts Center Inc | Syracuse, NY | Green room | $25,000 |
| United Way of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Full steam ahead program coordinator | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Enhancing safety | $25,000 |
| Redhouse Arts Center Inc | Syracuse, NY | Support fy2025-2026 mainstage | $20,000 |
| A Tiny Home for Good | Syracuse, NY | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo | Syracuse, NY | Animal health, garden | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Syracuse, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Road to Emmaus Ministry of Syr Inc | Syracuse, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Musical Associates of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Education enrichment withh access | $10,000 |
| Cny Arts Inc | Syracuse, NY | Website update | $10,000 |
| Crouse Health Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Tribute evening - patrick mannion | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Meals for jamaica | $10,000 |
| Davids Refuge Inc | Liverpool, NY | Caring for caregivers | $10,000 |
| Peace Inc | Syracuse, NY | Free tax preparation | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | Syracuse, NY | 2025 hope awards - visionary | $8,500 |
| Deaf New Americans Advocacy Inc | Liverpool, NY | Youth tutoring | $8,000 |
| Cny Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance | Manlius, NY | Education program | $7,500 |
| Cny Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Syracuse, NY | Meals to heal at home | $7,500 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Building Men Program Inc | Syracuse, NY | Support for 2025-26 | $7,000 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Self Empowerment | Syracuse, NY | General operating support - shapiro match | $6,500 |
| Dunbar Association Inc | Syracuse, NY | Gold sponsor annual celebration | $6,000 |
| Interfaith Works of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Justice sponsor 9/16/25 | $6,000 |
| Everson Museum of Art | Syracuse, NY | Ceramics social gold sponsor | $5,000 |
| NY Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | Partner sponsor 2025 conference | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central New York Inc | Syracuse, NY | State of caring sponsor 9/16/25 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Syracuse | Dewitt, NY | Klez fest sponsor | $5,000 |
| Leadership Greater Syracuse | East Syracuse, NY | Tuition assistance & inclusion fund | $5,000 |
| Building Men Program Inc | Syracuse, NY | Sponsor 20th anniv. | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Center Inc | Syracuse, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | Syracuse, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Q Center - Acr Health | Syracuse, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Skaneateles Festival Inc | Skaneateles, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Helio Health Inc | Syracuse, NY | Mobile crisis co-responder | $4,336 |
| Keys Corp | Sherrill, NY | Smile music therapy | $4,000 |
| Syracuse Stage | Syracuse, NY | Gold sponsor cast party | $3,500 |
| NY Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | Dues & support | $3,500 |
| Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society | Syracuse, NY | Hla at salt city | $3,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Assocof Cny Inc | East Syracuse, NY | Launching our talents showcase | $3,000 |
| Vera House Inc | Syracuse, NY | Bronze sponsor-new beginnings 10/17/25 | $2,500 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of Cny Inc | Syracuse, NY | Sponsor - all in for equity & justice | $2,500 |
| Onondaga Earth Corps Inc | Syracuse, NY | Encore @ suny esf | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,639,728 | 69 |
| 2024 | $1,513,558 | 76 |
| 2023 | $1,415,440 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611429349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6353565
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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