Dahab Family Foundation Inc
Dahab Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brightwaters, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $15,401 to charitable organizations.
Dahab Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dahab Family Foundation Inc gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,401
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,283
- Median grant
- $331
- Total assets
- $134,618
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dahab Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Lakeview Avenue N, Brightwaters, NY 11718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dahab Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Star Island Corporation ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 36% to recipients in New Hampshire. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Island Corporation Portsmouth, NH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Barhard College New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church Bay Shore, NY | Charitable | $2,800 |
| Childrens Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Star Island Corporation Portsmouth, NH | Charitable | $600 |
| New York Public Radio Mew York, NY | Charitable | $450 |
| Save the Great South Bay Babylon, NY | Charitable | $211 |
| All Boobs Matter-Breast Cancer Fund East Islip, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church Bay Shore, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Life on a Star CC Dedham, MA | Charitable | $55 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,618 | $162,095 | $27,477 | $15,401 | 12 | $15,401 | $19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as neurofibromatosis research and care, public radio programming, and restoration of the Great South Bay. The Children’s Tumor Foundation describes its mission as driving research, expanding knowledge, and advancing care for the NF community, with a vision to end NF. New York Public Radio says it aims to foster curiosity, openness, and joy through audio programming rooted in New York. Save the Great South Bay describes its work as restoring the bay and strengthening South Shore communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $15,401. Grants ranged from $35 to $5,000, with a median of $330. The largest listed grants were $5,000 each to Star Island Corporation and Barhard College, and $2,800 to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bay Shore. Other listed recipients included the Children’s Tumor Foundation ($1,000), New York Public Radio ($450), and Save the Great South Bay ($211). The filing lists the grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Dahab as president, Carolyn Hitzig Dahab as treasurer, and William Ezra Dahab as director.
Dahab Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard Dahab, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Dahab
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William Ezra Dahab
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hitzig Dahab
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Dahab Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dahab Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dahab Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $331, and its average grant was $1,283, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dahab Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Portsmouth, NH (2 grants) and Bay Shore, NY (2 grants).
Does Dahab Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Dahab Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Dahab Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Star Island Corporation ($5,600 across 2 grants), Barhard College ($5,000) and Unitarian Universalist Church ($2,900 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dahab Family Foundation Inc?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc reported $135K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $162K.
What does Dahab Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as neurofibromatosis research and care, public radio programming, and restoration of the Great South Bay. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dahab Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dahab Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dahab Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2480467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Dahab Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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