The Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Pacific Palisades, California. Established in 2014, the foundation manages approximately $3.7 million in assets and supports nonprofit organizations through grants focused on education, human services, and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
-3.7% YoY
Grant Count
37
-41.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+64.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities include:
- Education and support for research
- Support for nonprofit organization operations
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in obesity prevention and science education initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
ranges from $3,000 to $12,000
Average Grant
ranges from $3,000 to $12,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states and major urban centers, including:
- California
- New York
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,729,192 to $3,909,577
- Total Revenues: $184,461
- Total Expenses: $201,766
- Total Giving: $185,375 to $192,000
- Number of Employees: 0
Contact Information:
- Address: 727 Brooktree Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3902
- Telephone: 626-585-0666
- EIN: 46-4078455
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,909,577 | $3,729,192 | $3,675,925 |
| Revenue | $115,210 | $184,461 | $107,942 |
| Expenses | $196,430 | $201,766 | $240,827 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $189,575 | $195,717 | $232,508 |
| Net Investment Income | $119,994 | $178,337 | $103,869 |
| Distributable Amount | $192,050 | $181,398 | $189,561 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by the following trustees and trustors, all serving without compensation:
- Laura Jane Dorman (Trustee)
- Kenneth Joseph Dorman (Trustee)
- Richard Coleman Dorman (Trustee)
- Albert Dorman (Trustor)
- Joan Dorman (Trustor)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA JANE DORMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KENNETH JOSEPH DORMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD COLEMAN DORMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOAN DORMAN | TRUSTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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