The Dorot Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation incorporated in 1958 in New York as the Joy and Samuel Ungerleider Foundation and launched in its current form in 1972 by Joy Ungerleider-Myerson. The foundation is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, and operates with a staff of 10 dedicated to advancing systemic social change through strategic philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$158.5M
+16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
72
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+17.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Through its grantmaking and fellowship program, the Dorot Foundation works toward a just and equitable society in which all individuals can reach their fullest potential. Grounded in a Jewish commitment to social justice, the foundation ensures that American Jews actively collaborate to address society's most persistent and entrenched disparities.
The foundation supports organizations that challenge structural barriers and transform policies, practices, and cultures that perpetuate inequality, with particular emphasis on centering communities most affected by systemic racism. Primary funding areas include informal education, cultural organizations with which the foundation has an existing relationship, and organizations supporting adult education for democratic participation.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Two grant cycles are held annually for invited organizations. Current grantees should contact their primary Dorot contact for assistance with applications through the grantee portal.
Grant Range
$37,000
Review Cycle
are held annually for invited organizations. Current grantees should contact their primary Dorot contact for assistance with applications through the grantee portal.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with particular emphasis on the Boston area, as well as Israel and Palestine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $158,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $43,200,000
- Annual Expenses: $9,110,000
- Annual Giving: $4,504,768
The foundation ranks in the top 1% of foundations by asset size (Rank #1,252 of 159,550).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $158,469,803 | $136,345,978 | $152,678,758 |
| Revenue | $43,202,961 | $4,085,947 | $11,417,261 |
| Expenses | $9,105,088 | $8,992,825 | $9,092,537 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,327,447 | $7,717,737 | $7,554,503 |
| Net Investment Income | $42,124,692 | $2,800,492 | $9,803,542 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,630,630 | $6,598,490 | $8,048,524 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Neo Philanthropy Inc ($400,000), New Israel Fund ($400,000), Union for Reform Judaism ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC | DOROT FELLOWS PROGRAM | $215,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAND IN HAND PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICES INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| AVODAH THE JEWISH SERVICES CORPS INC NEW YORK, NY | INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE | $195,000 |
| BEND THE ARC-A JEWISH PARTNERSHIP FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY | JEWISH SOCIAL JUSTICE ROUNDTABLE-GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA | ZAKIM CENTER-GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| DOROT INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS INCORPORATED NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| GROUNDSWELL FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeane Ungerleider — Director, President (8 hours/week, no compensation)
- Steven Jacobson — Executive Director (40 hours/week, $245,000 annual compensation)
- Brauna Doidge — Chief Operating Officer (40 hours/week, $203,000 annual compensation)
- Naomi Orenstein — Senior Director of Programs (40 hours/week, $202,000 annual compensation)
- Simeon Springer — Director, Treasurer (8 hours/week, no compensation)
- Sara Nathan — Director, Secretary (8 hours/week, no compensation)
- Aaren Alpert — Director, DFI Program (40 hours/week, $148,000 annual compensation)
- Jacob Levkowicz — Associate DFI Director (40 hours/week, $93,000 annual compensation)
- Jessica Berndt — Operations Manager (40 hours/week, $76,000 annual compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANE UNGERLEIDER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 8 | — |
| SIMEON SPRINGER | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 8 | — |
| SARA NATHAN | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| STEVEN JACOBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $245,079 |
| BRAUNA DOIDGE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $202,646 |
Contact Information
Address: 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-351-8866
Website: https://www.dorot.org/
Grantee Portal: bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com (for invited applicants only)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dorot Foundation fund?
Through its grantmaking and fellowship program, the Dorot Foundation works toward a just and equitable society in which all individuals can reach their fullest potential. Grounded in a Jewish commitment to social justice, the foundation ensures that American Jews actively collaborate to address society's most persistent and entrenched disparities. The foundation supports organizations that challenge structural barriers and transform policies, practices, and cultures that perpetuate inequality, …
How do I apply for a grant from Dorot Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2024):** • 72 grants distributed • Total annual giving: $4,504,768 • Median grant size: $37,000 • Grant range: $390 to $400,000 **Application Process:** The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Two grant cycles are held annually for invited organizations. Current grantees should contact their primary Dorot contact for assistance with applications through the grantee portal.
Where does Dorot Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with particular emphasis on the Boston area, as well as Israel and Palestine.
What size grants does Dorot Foundation award?
In 2024, Dorot Foundation awarded 72 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Dorot Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dorot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dorot Foundation's EIN?
Dorot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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