Dryer Family Foundation
The Dryer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation merged with a Tennessee private foundation named the Dryer Family Foundation, EIN 87-1630617, effective December 31, 2024; that foundation is to be treated as a continuation. The filing status indicates that this entity appears to have wound down, though the filing describes a continuing foundation.
Dryer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dryer Family Foundation gave $49K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 72% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,801
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,711
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% 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 Dryer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2148 White Sycamore Lane, Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: (847) 612-1216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dryer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of IDF ($10K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (46% of grant dollars), Illinois (31%), Tennessee (18%), Utah (4%), and Wisconsin (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dryer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | Charitable | $9,900 |
| American Friends Magen David Odom Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $5,400 |
| Ravinia Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $4,542 |
| Friends of Meir Panim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Chabadorg Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,464 |
| Jewish National Fund Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Hadassah - Gandel Rehab Center New York, NY | Charitale | $3,600 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Empty Stocking Fund Knoxville Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $146,324 | $68,192 | $48,801 | 18 | $55,284 | $3,889 | $64,754 |
| 2023 | $1,101,768 | $267,534 | $50,462 | $39,774 | 15 | $43,289 | $141,492 | $46,077 |
| 2022 | $884,696 | $269,541 | $24,224 | $14,520 | 8 | $14,520 | $232,820 | $41,896 |
| 2021 | $639,379 | $639,379 | — | — | — | — | $613,542 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dryer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 went to organizations including Jewish charities, arts and cultural organizations, and groups supporting children and veterans. For example, the Knoxville Museum of Art says its purpose is to promote public interest, awareness, knowledge, and education in visual arts in East Tennessee. The Knoxville Jewish Alliance says it serves Jewish people locally, in Israel, and throughout the world. Veteran Business Project says it promotes veteran small-business ownership opportunities, and the Chicago Literary Club describes its work as providing a forum for members to write and present essays.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $48,801. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $9,900, with a median of $1,800.
Among the largest reported grants were $9,900 to Friends of IDF; $5,400 to American Friends Magen David Odom; $4,542 to Ravinia; $4,500 to Friends of Meir Panim; and $4,464 to Chabad.org. Knoxville recipients included Knoxville Museum of Art ($2,700), Knoxville Jewish Alliance ($1,800), Empty Stocking Fund Knoxville ($1,800), and Heska Amuna ($1,800). Other 2024 recipients described above include Veteran Business Project ($720) and Chicago Literary Club ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Dryer as president, Eli Dryer as treasurer, and Yann Dryer as director.
Dryer Family Foundation is led by Joel Dryer, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Dryer
President
President, Secretary & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Yann Dryer
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eli Dryer
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dryer Family Foundation
How much does Dryer Family Foundation give each year?
Dryer Family Foundation gave $49K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 15 grants.
What is Dryer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dryer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,711, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dryer Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dryer Family Foundation give grants?
Dryer Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (31%) and Tennessee (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Northbrook, IL (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Dryer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Dryer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Dryer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dryer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of IDF ($9,900), American Friends Magen David Odom ($5,400) and Ravinia ($4,542), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Dryer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish charities, arts and cultural organizations, and groups supporting children and veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dryer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dryer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dryer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dryer Family Foundation's EIN?
Dryer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1630617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Dryer Family 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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dryer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dryer-family-foundation-morg_9bdbe66825b947f2a37e4552346135be
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