Dorothy K Commanday Foundation
The Dorothy K Commanday Foundation is a private foundation based in Rye Brook, New York. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Dorothy K Commanday Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $239,118
- +462.3% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $225,406
- +1042.6% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $13,712
- -83.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dorothy K Commanday Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The final filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists a letter as the application material and Arlene Yelon as the contact; these instructions are from the final filing and should not be treated as current. The filing states no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the final filing; this is not a current application deadline.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the final filing; this is not a current application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Arlene Yelon
Mailing address: C/O Prager Metis 800 Westchester, Ave Ste N-400, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Phone: (212) 643-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy K Commanday Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Rye Brook, New York. The listed 2020 grantees were located in Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Jacksonville, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 21 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town Jerusalem New York, NY | General Fund | $35,000 |
| East Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Aventura Turnberry JC Aventura, FL | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Temple Shalom Miami Beach, FL | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Temple Aviv Hadah Staten Island, NY | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Wooodbury, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson for Cancer Research Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $239,118 | $13,712 | — | — | $225,406 | $5,870 |
| 2020 | $975,721 | $42,522 | $83,695 | $60,900 | 21 | $19,727 | $51,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy K Commanday Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — 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 2020 grantees included organizations whose own missions address Jewish community services, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, access to nutritious food, and support for veterans and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $60,900 across 21 grants. The available examples include $1,000 to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, $1,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, $1,000 to Feeding America, and $800 to Wounded Warrior Project. The 2021 filing reports no grants and is marked as the foundation’s final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Arlene Yelon as president and Susan Tanzer as treasurer and secretary.
Dorothy K Commanday Foundation is led by Arlene Yelon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Arlene Yelon
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Tanzer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dorothy K Commanday Foundation
What does Dorothy K Commanday Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grantees included organizations whose own missions address Jewish community services, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, access to nutritious food, and support for veterans and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy K Commanday Foundation?
The final filing states that the foundation made 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 ↑
Where does Dorothy K Commanday Foundation make grants?
The foundation was based in Rye Brook, New York. The listed 2020 grantees were located in Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Jacksonville, Florida.
How much is Dorothy K Commanday Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Dorothy K Commanday Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dorothy K Commanday Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy K Commanday Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3851188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Dorothy K Commanday Foundation 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 2020–2021
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