Dajer Charitable Foundation
Dajer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $46K.
Dajer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dajer Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $46,356
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- Average grant
- $5,151
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (43% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Dajer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was New Israel Fund ($6K). Together the top 9 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Lewiston, ME | General | $6,356 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School Inc Newton Center, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Gann Academy the New Jewish High School of Greater Boston Inc Waltham, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| National Women's Law Center Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | General | $5,000 |
| Jalsa Boston Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8 | $48,040 | $46,356 | 9 | $360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dajer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dajer Charitable Foundation is led by Bonnie M. Orlin, Trustee on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bonnie M. Orlin
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Dajer Charitable Foundation
How much does Dajer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dajer Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dajer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dajer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,151, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dajer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dajer Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and Maine (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Dajer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dajer Charitable Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dajer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Dajer Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include New Israel Fund ($6,356), Solomon Schechter Day School Inc ($5,000) and Gann Academy the New Jewish High School of Greater Boston Inc ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Dajer Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Dajer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dajer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dajer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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