The Dammann Fund, Inc. is a private foundation incorporated in 1946 and based in New York City. The organization is committed to supporting qualified charitable organizations operating programs in specific geographic regions with a focus on two primary areas: teen parenting and mental health services.
Key facts about Dammann Fund Inc
- EIN
- 13-6089896
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,875
- Grants made (2025)
- 151
- Average grant
- $3,284
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than June 30th. Final decisions are made in the fall.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dammann Fund Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Dammann Fund Inc's 151 itemized 2025 grants were New York (63%), Connecticut (17%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (47 grants), Charlottesville, VA (23 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants). None of its 151 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (151 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$496K
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
151
-13.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Dammann Fund supports programs in two key areas:
Teen Parenting: Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents.
Mental Health: Programs that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill.
The foundation provides grants exclusively to publicly-supported charitable organizations, not private foundations. Grant funds cannot be expended for capital campaigns, annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000 to $40,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Dammann Fund provides grants to organizations operating in:
- New York City
- Southwestern Connecticut
- Westchester County, New York
- Charlottesville, Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 151 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $4,982,844
- Total giving: $484,000 to $512,625
- Total revenues: $817,623
- Total expenses: $678,772
- Giving rate: 9.7% of assets
Revenue Sources (FY 2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $162,204
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $634,121
- Miscellaneous revenues: $21,298
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
855 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dammann Fund Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Family Services of Westchester ($30,000), Boys & Girls Village ($20,000), City Living Ny ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER PURCHASE, NY | CHARITY | $30,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS VILLAGE MILFORD, CT | CHARITY | $20,000 |
| CITY LIVING NY NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY | $20,000 |
| THE ALEX HOUSE PROJECT BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITY | $20,000 |
| THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY | $17,500 |
| UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NY NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY | $15,000 |
| BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY STAMFORD, CT | CHARITY | $13,000 |
| NORTH SHORE CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CNTR ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY | CHARITY | $12,500 |
| PROJECT RENEWAL NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY | $11,000 |
| INSPERICA INC STAMFORD, CT | CHARITY | $10,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Penelope Johnston - President and Director
- Christopher M. Kramer - Vice President and Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENELOPE JOHNSTON | PRES. - DIR. | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER M KRAMER | V.P. - DIR. | — | — |
| DANIEL KRAMER | DIR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
As of May 27, 2025, the Dammann Fund invited applications from mental health and teen parenting programs for its annual grant cycle, with a deadline of June 30, 2025.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dammann Fund Inc fund?
The Dammann Fund supports programs in two key areas: **Teen Parenting:** Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents. **Mental Health:** Programs that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. The foundation provides grants exclusively to publicly-supported charitable organizations, not private foundations. Grant funds cannot be expended for capital campaigns, annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel.
How do I apply for a grant from Dammann Fund Inc?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $1,000 to $40,000 • Median grant size: $3,000 to $5,000 • Grant recipients are eligible to receive funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years • A new application is required each year **Application Process:** • Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than June 30th • Final decisions are made in the fall • Checks are mailed to successful applicants no later than December 1st • Site visits may be requested …
Where does Dammann Fund Inc make grants?
The Dammann Fund provides grants to organizations operating in: • New York City • Southwestern Connecticut • Westchester County, New York • Charlottesville, Virginia
What size grants does Dammann Fund Inc award?
In 2025, Dammann Fund Inc awarded 151 grants totaling $496K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dammann Fund Inc's EIN?
Dammann Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6089896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dammann Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than June 30th. Final decisions are made in the fall.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.