Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including New Jersey and New York.
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc gave $176K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state New Jersey. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,800
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,982
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $168,355
- -49.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 185 East 85Th Street 8K, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (917) 301-5333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quakertown Studio Project ($80K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 67 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (46%), New York (38%), Connecticut (6%), California (6%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $272K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Studio Project Flemington, NJ | Unrestricted Contribution | $80,000 |
| NYU Langone New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| ACS Hope Lodge Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $6,500 |
| Westchester Jewish Center White Plains, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Regents University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Leo Baeck Temple Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Music for Autism San Fransico, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Snack and Friends Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| PBS Channel 5 Reno Reno, NV | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,355 | $10,743 | $177,740 | $175,800 | 11 | $177,740 | $10,743 | — |
| 2024 | $335,352 | $21,769 | $-197,043 | $196,500 | 13 | $201,278 | $21,769 | — |
| 2023 | $116,540 | $245,419 | $285,494 | $272,400 | 13 | $281,641 | $245,419 | — |
| 2022 | $156,628 | $154,278 | $138,799 | $133,200 | 13 | $138,758 | $154,278 | $59,731 |
| 2021 | $141,149 | $17,984 | $100,622 | $90,680 | 17 | $100,447 | $17,984 | $69,975 |
| 2020 | $223,787 | $14,840 | $139,519 | $101,100 | 10 | — | $14,840 | $66,104 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a studio project, a university medical center, cultural and religious organizations, and organizations serving people with autism.
Music for Autism, which received $5,000 in 2025, describes its mission as providing free professional live music experiences for individuals with autism and their families, and promoting inclusive public events and spaces.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $175,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $80,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $80,000 to Quakertown Studio Project, $50,000 to NYU Langone, and $10,000 to ACS Hope Lodge. Other reported grants included $6,500 to Metropolitan Opera and $5,000 each to Westchester Jewish Center, Regents University of Michigan, Leo Baeck Temple, Music for Autism, and Snack and Friends Inc. The listed grants were reported as unrestricted contributions or unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven R Jacobson, Gordon A Jacobson, and Lynn Y Jacobson as directors.
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven R. Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Gordon A. Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Y. Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc
How much does Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc give each year?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc gave $176K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 13 grants.
What is Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,982, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc give grants?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Quakertown Studio Project ($80,000), NYU Langone ($50,000) and ACS Hope Lodge ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc reported $168K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What does Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a studio project, a university medical center, cultural and religious organizations, and organizations serving people with autism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6094433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dolly & Robert K Raisler 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Dolly & Robert K Raisler Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dolly-and-robert-k-raisler-foundation-inc-morg_b47903424bb141d0af052e589d759acf
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