Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation
The Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2024, it reported 37 grants totaling $185,375 to organizations including educational institutions, research organizations, and nonprofits working in areas such as international education, civil liberties, conservation, and human services.
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation gave $185K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,375
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,010
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,909,577
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Albert Dorman
Mailing address: 727 Brooktree Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (626) 585-0666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gladstone Institutes ($80K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 251 grants of 260 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 33% to New York, and 3% to the District of Columbia. The filing also lists recipients in Virginia and Utah, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 37 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2020) to $233K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Institutes San Francisco, CA | Support for Organization's Activities | $80,000 |
| The Foundation at Njit New York, NY | Support of Nonprofit Organization's Operations. | $52,500 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Education and Support for Charitable Activities. | $10,000 |
| USC Viterbi School of Engineering Los Angeles, CA | Education and Support of Research Activities. | $6,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Support of Organization's Activities. | $4,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support of Non Profit Organization's Activities | $3,500 |
| Amnesty International Sacramento, CA | Support of Non Profit Organization's Activity | $2,000 |
| Bandaloop (Laura) Oakland, CA | Support of Non Profit Organization's Activity | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) New York, NY | Support of the Non Profit Organization's Activities. | $2,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering Washington, DC | Education and Support for Charitable Activities. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,909,577 | $115,210 | $196,430 | $185,375 | 37 | $189,575 | $119,994 | $192,050 |
| 2023 | $3,729,192 | $184,461 | $201,766 | $192,435 | 63 | $195,717 | $178,337 | $181,398 |
| 2022 | $3,675,925 | $107,942 | $240,827 | $232,508 | 77 | $232,508 | $103,869 | $189,561 |
| 2021 | $4,176,769 | $91,466 | $183,401 | $168,443 | 41 | $168,443 | $76,508 | $194,209 |
| 2020 | $3,721,036 | $104,153 | $159,696 | $155,900 | 42 | — | $102,104 | $172,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities, with stated purposes including organizational support, education, and research.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Harvey Mudd College says it educates engineers, scientists, and mathematicians across the sciences and humanities to prepare them for leadership and help them understand the impact of their work on society. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. California State Parks Foundation describes its work as protecting and preserving California’s state parks, while Best Friends Animal Society says it works toward a time when there are no more homeless pets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $185,375. Grants ranged from $75 to $80,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $80,000 to Gladstone Institutes for support of the organization’s activities and $52,500 to The Foundation at NJIT for nonprofit operations. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Harvey Mudd College for education and charitable activities, $6,500 to USC Viterbi School of Engineering for education and research activities, and $4,000 to Doctors Without Borders for organizational activities.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Albert Dorman as the contact, says any form is acceptable, and states that there are no deadlines. Its filing says awards are not made for candidates for political office or other political purposes, and that candidates must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Jane Dorman, Kenneth Joseph Dorman, and Richard Coleman Dorman as trustees, and Joan Dorman as trustor.
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Joseph Dorman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Jane Dorman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Coleman Dorman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Dorman
Trustor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Albert Dorman (2020–2023) — Trustor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation
How much does Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation give each year?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation gave $185K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 63 grants.
What is Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,010, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation give grants?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Non Profit Organization's Activities." (9 grants), "Support of Nonprofit Organization's Operations." (8 grants) and "Education and Support of Research Activities." (5 grants).
Who are Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gladstone Institutes ($80,000), The Foundation at Njit ($52,500) and Harvey Mudd College ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities, with stated purposes including organizational support, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's EIN?
Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4078455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/albert-and-joan-dorman-family-foundation-morg_0bc410660c8d46c6ad967f5d091c1d48
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