DLH Foundation Inc
DLH Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hewlett, New York. In 2024, it reported 46 grants totaling $506,752, supporting charitable organizations, educational institutions, and organizations whose stated work includes religious services and medical resources.
DLH Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DLH Foundation Inc gave $507K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $506,752
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,016
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $44,918
- -41.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 DLH Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 392 Felter Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557
Phone: (917) 992-2204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DLH Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ahavas Tzedaka Vechessed ($190K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
355 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 355 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Florida. Connecticut accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DLH Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 46 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $375K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahavas Tzedaka Vechessed Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to charity to support mission to help poor families | $189,900 |
| Emunah of America New York, NY | Grant to Assist Organziation to Fullfill Non-Profit Mission | $90,000 |
| Minchas Asher Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Assistance to charity to support mission to help poor families | $37,500 |
| Yeshiva Shavei Hevron Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to educational institution to support mission to provide educational services | $27,000 |
| Torah Umesorah Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to educational institution to support mission to provide educational services | $15,000 |
| Tomchei Tzedaka Lakewood, NJ | Assistance to charity to support mission to help poor families | $10,500 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'Mir Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to educational institution to support mission to provide educational services | $10,000 |
| JEP Congregations of Li Lawrence, NY | To Assist with Program Expenses | $10,000 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation Rahway, NJ | Assistance to organization to support mission to provide religious services | $10,000 |
| Refuah V'simcha Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to Organization That Helps with Medical Resources | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,918 | $470,000 | $510,352 | $506,752 | 46 | $510,352 | $1,007 |
| 2023 | $76,670 | $730,000 | $1,069,590 | $1,069,590 | 76 | $1,069,590 | $10,461 |
| 2022 | $416,260 | $1,418,000 | $1,124,985 | $1,123,526 | 93 | $1,123,526 | $4,761 |
| 2021 | $123,245 | $716,636 | $623,617 | $623,497 | 87 | $623,497 | $1,317 |
| 2020 | $25,226 | $402,500 | $377,274 | $374,589 | 53 | — | $1,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DLH Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable and educational organizations, as well as organizations described in grant purposes as providing religious services or medical resources.
The grantee Emunah of America says it supports the activities of Emunah of Israel, which provides social welfare and education programs. Mesorah Heritage Foundation describes its work as researching, translating, and creating Jewish religious, literary, biblical, and Talmudic works. American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir says it primarily raises funds for distribution to Israeli institutions of higher learning, and may also support other religious, charitable, and educational institutions or indigent individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $506,752. Grant amounts ranged from $357 to $189,900, with a median grant of $3,300.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $189,900 to Ahavas Tzedaka Vechessed, for assistance supporting its mission to help poor families; $90,000 to Emunah of America; $37,500 to Minchas Asher Foundation, for assistance supporting its mission to help poor families; and $27,000 to Yeshiva Shavei Hevron, for educational services. Other grants included $15,000 to Torah Umesorah, $10,500 to Tomchei Tzedaka, and $10,000 each to American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir, JEP Congregations of LI, and Mesorah Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dov Hertz and Laura Hertz as directors.
DLH Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dov Hertz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hertz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee Hanover (2020–2021) — Director
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 DLH Foundation Inc
How much does DLH Foundation Inc give each year?
DLH Foundation Inc gave $507K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 76 grants.
What is DLH Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DLH Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,300, and its average grant was $11,016, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DLH Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does DLH Foundation Inc give grants?
DLH Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (20 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants) and Hewlett, NY (3 grants).
Does DLH Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on DLH Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist with Program Expenses" (9 grants), "Grant to Assist Organziation to Fullfill Non-Profit Mission" (4 grants) and "To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Expenses" (4 grants).
Who are DLH Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DLH Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ahavas Tzedaka Vechessed ($189,900), Emunah of America ($90,000) and Minchas Asher Foundation ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DLH Foundation Inc?
DLH Foundation Inc reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $510K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DLH Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable and educational organizations, as well as organizations described in grant purposes as providing religious services or medical resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DLH Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DLH Foundation Inc's EIN?
DLH Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1292868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DLH 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). DLH Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dlh-foundation-inc-morg_bf45ca26d7a141df9a31136723257213
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