Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation
The Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $455,782 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation gave $456K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,782
- +67.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,717
- +61.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,346,476
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (38% 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 Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40900 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 593-1442
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Detroit ($116K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (38%), Ohio (26%), New York (15%), New Jersey (8%), and Connecticut (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 207% 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 $25K (2020) to $456K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Detroit Cleveland, OH | Donation Support | $74,490 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit Cleveland, OH | Donation Support | $41,042 |
| Oakdale Academy Waterford, MI | Donation Support | $30,000 |
| Carolyn Dorfman Dance CO Union, NJ | Donation Support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Troy Troy, MI | Donation Support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of IDF Widows & Orphans Scarsdale, NY | Donation Support | $20,000 |
| Be Nice Grand Rapids, MI | Donation Support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Mishkan Israel Hamden, CT | Donation Support | $20,000 |
| First Line Medical (Humanitarian Partnership for Israel) Irvine, CA | Donation Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Lone Soldiers New York, NY | Donation Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,346,476 | $179,412 | $484,254 | $455,782 | 29 | $455,782 | $160,982 | $220,071 |
| 2024 | $5,651,318 | $243,722 | $272,896 | $272,044 | 28 | $272,043 | $242,879 | $11,592 |
| 2023 | $5,680,492 | $5,565,039 | $177,123 | $172,952 | 16 | $172,952 | $138,421 | $90,724 |
| 2021 | $398,265 | $252,081 | $48,045 | $48,000 | 4 | — | $2,036 | $14,562 |
| 2020 | $194,229 | $4,319 | $27,138 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $2,181 | $10,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220K 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 support for organizations such as Oakdale Academy, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co, Chabad Jewish Center of Troy, and Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation, which received $3,000 in 2025, describes its mission as accelerating full-spectrum research to cure Rett syndrome and empowering families with knowledge and connectivity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $455,782 through 29 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $74,490, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $74,490 and $41,042 to Jewish Federation of Detroit, $30,000 to Oakdale Academy, and $25,000 to Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co and Chabad Jewish Center of Troy. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “donation support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mala Dorfman as CEO/Chairman, Carolyn Dorfman as President, Joel Dorfman as Vice President/Treasurer, and Gayle Dorfman as Secretary.
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation is led by Mala Dorfman, CEO & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mala Dorfman
CEO & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Dorfman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayle Dorfman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Dorfman
Vice President & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation
How much does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation give each year?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation gave $456K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $272K across 28 grants.
What is Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,717, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation give grants?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (26%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were W Bloomfield, MI (5 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Union, NJ (2 grants).
Does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation Support" (29 grants).
Who are Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Detroit ($115,532 across 2 grants), Carolyn Dorfman Dance CO ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Oakdale Academy ($35,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $456K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations such as Oakdale Academy, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co, Chabad Jewish Center of Troy, and Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it 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 Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's EIN?
Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7191091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry S & Mala Dorfman 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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