Dorot Foundation

EIN 13-6116927 · RI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in NY, MA, DC +15
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Dorot Foundation based in RI paid 94 grants totaling $5.3M to 94 organizations across 18 states. Individual grants ranged from $416 to $505K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included NEW ISRAEL FUND, NEO PHILANTHROPY INC, and UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$157,713,880
Giving (latest yr)
$5,297,686
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
94
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
94
States reached
18
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • New Israel Fund$505,000
  • Neo Philanthropy Inc$325,000
  • Union for Reform Judaism$325,000
  • Tides Foundation$250,000
  • Alliance for Justice$215,000

Where grants went

  • New York$2,640,800 · 29 grants
  • Massachusetts$994,800 · 21 grants
  • District of Columbia$615,500 · 7 grants
  • California$588,500 · 12 grants
  • Maryland$73,416 · 6 grants
  • Texas$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (94)

New Israel Fund
New York, NY
General Operating, 1 Year Project Albi and 1 Year Program Project Acri
$505,000
Neo Philanthropy Inc
New York, NY
State Infrastructure Fund
$325,000
Union for Reform Judaism
New York, NY
Support the Religious Action Centers Reform Action Center Project
$325,000
Tides Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Movement Voter Fund/more Perfect Union/good Nation Foundation
$250,000
Alliance for Justice
Washington, DC
Program Project
$215,000
Women Make Movies Inc
New York, NY
Multitude Films
$150,000
Lawyers for Children Inc
New York, NY
General Operating
$150,000
Proteus Fund
Amherst, MA
For Rights, Faith and Democracy, and Piper Fund
$150,000
Democracy Fund Ince
Washington, DC
For Trusted Elections Fund
$150,000
Bend the Arc-a Jewish Partnership for Justice
New York, NY
Jewish Social Justice Roundtable-general Operating
$145,000
Social Good Fund Inc
Richmond, CA
Dayenu-general Operating
$130,000
College for Social Innovation
Boston, MA
Unrestricted
$125,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dorot Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Dorot Foundation reported 94 itemized grants totaling $5.3M. Individual grants ranged from $416 to $505K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include NEW ISRAEL FUND, NEO PHILANTHROPY INC, UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM, among 94 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dorot Foundation is a private foundation based in Rhode Island, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dorot Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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