Dorrell Farms Foundation
Dorrell Farms Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $19,205 to charitable organizations.
Dorrell Farms Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorrell Farms Foundation gave $19K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $914.524), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,205
- +88.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $915
- +106.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $295,965
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dorrell Farms Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1519 Granger, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 276-5182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorrell Farms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Team up Philly ($4K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan organizations received 42% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 29%, New York 8%, Colorado 5%, and Alabama 5%. The grants also included recipients in other states, including Washington, DC, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorrell Farms Foundation gives
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $4K (2020) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team up Philly Narberth, PA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,588 |
| Jewish Hospice West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,860 |
| Humane Colorado Denver, CO | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,049 |
| Isla Daphne, AL | Undrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gifts | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International Central I Slip, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| U of M M & D Judaica Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Harvard University -Women's Sports Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
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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 | $295,965 | $8,033 | $22,684 | $19,205 | 21 | $19,205 | $4,554 | $14,945 |
| 2024 | $313,502 | $210,776 | $13,643 | $10,180 | 23 | $10,180 | $207,313 | $12,126 |
| 2023 | $116,431 | $7,363 | $13,220 | $10,002 | 16 | $10,002 | $4,145 | $15,082 |
| 2022 | $122,316 | $7,061 | $12,381 | $10,013 | 10 | $10,013 | $4,693 | $15,657 |
| 2021 | $127,712 | $6,683 | $10,952 | $9,762 | 8 | $9,762 | $5,493 | $14,964 |
| 2020 | $132,481 | $62,362 | $5,346 | $4,150 | 3 | — | $61,166 | $12,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorrell Farms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address girls’ leadership and sports access, mental health, animal welfare, conservation, and other charitable purposes. For example, Team Up Philly says it works to empower girls in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods through sports, leadership, and academic programs. Garrett’s Space describes its work as supporting young adults experiencing mental health challenges and promoting mental health wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $19,205. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,588, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $3,588 to Team Up Philly, $1,860 to Jewish Hospice, and $1,049 to Humane Colorado. Other grants included $1,000 each to ISLA, Michigan Animal Rescue, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood, Women for Women International, the U of M M & D Judaica Fund, Harvard University - Women’s Sports, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Garrett’s Space received $590; Girls Group, Women’s Sports Foundation, and Michigan Humane Society also received grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Denise Thal as president and Robert Thal and Susan Thal as vice presidents.
Dorrell Farms Foundation is led by Denise Thal, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise Thal
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Thal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Thal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce E. Thal (2020–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased 12922
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dorrell Farms Foundation
How much does Dorrell Farms Foundation give each year?
Dorrell Farms Foundation gave $19K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 23 grants.
What is Dorrell Farms Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorrell Farms Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $915, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorrell Farms Foundation give grants?
Dorrell Farms Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Dorrell Farms Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Dorrell Farms Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorrell Farms Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorrell Farms Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Team up Philly ($3,588), Jewish Hospice ($1,860) and Humane Colorado ($1,049), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorrell Farms Foundation?
Dorrell Farms Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorrell Farms Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address girls’ leadership and sports access, mental health, animal welfare, conservation, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorrell Farms Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorrell Farms Foundation's EIN?
Dorrell Farms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3563292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dorrell Farms 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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