Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc
The Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1965 by Max and Victoria Dreyfus. Based in Washington, DC, the foundation has awarded more than $80 million in grants to community-based nonprofit organizations across the United States since its inception. The foundation was formerly located in White Plains, New York before relocating to its current Washington, DC headquarters.
Key facts about Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 13-1687573
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $63,493,091
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications through an online submission system on its website. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Is Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 129 of 269 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 41% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63.5M
+5.1% YoY
Revenue
$4.8M
+129.3% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$2.5M
+1.2% YoY
Expenses
$3.4M
+1.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation awards grants to organizations "for which a small amount of money might make a large difference." The foundation does not establish annual funding priorities, instead supporting "worthwhile activities for which an organization has made a compelling case to receive funding."
Primary funding areas include:
- Museums, cultural, performing, and visual arts programs
- Schools and hospitals
- Educational and skills training projects
- Programs for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities
- Environmental and wildlife protection activities
- Community-based organizations and programs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s & Frequency:**
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation welcomes requests from community-based nonprofit organizations based in the United States, including U.S. territories.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (Most Recent IRS Form 990-PF Filing):
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,493,091 |
| Revenue | $4,781,495 |
| Expenses | $3,404,670 |
| Net Income | $1,376,825 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,922,992 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,546,167 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,890,945 |
| Total Liabilities | $368,000 |
Three-Year Comparison:
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,493,091 | $60,402,786 | $55,973,757 |
| Revenue | $4,781,495 | $2,085,413 | $2,660,917 |
| Expenses | $3,404,670 | $3,369,203 | $4,038,138 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,546,167 | $2,515,198 | $3,081,447 |
The foundation has demonstrated asset growth of 5.1% year-over-year from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,493,091 | $60,402,786 | $55,973,757 |
| Revenue | $4,781,495 | $2,085,413 | $2,660,917 |
| Expenses | $3,404,670 | $3,369,203 | $4,038,138 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,546,167 | $2,515,198 | $3,081,447 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,922,992 | $2,607,424 | $1,604,563 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,890,945 | $2,829,529 | $2,893,909 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
911 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mary P. Surrey — President
- Winifred Riggs Portenoy — Chairman of the Board
- Norman S. Portenoy — Senior Vice President
- Nancy E. Oddo — Vice President
- Elizabeth L. Brown — Vice President
- Sara R. Surrey — Secretary/Treasurer
- John W. Hager — Chief Operating Officer
- Christopher Clements — Administrative Associate
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary P Surrey | President | 40 | $165,439 |
| Elizabeth Brown | Vice President | 25 | $56,780 |
| Sara S Surrey | Secretary/Treas | 25 | $56,780 |
| John H Hager | COO | 40 | $126,095 |
Contact Information
Address: 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 414 Washington, DC 20007-4122
Phone: (202) 337-3300
Email: info@mvdreyfusfoundation.org
Website: www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org
EIN: 13-1687573
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since November 1965
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation awards grants to organizations "for which a small amount of money might make a large difference." The foundation does not establish annual funding priorities, instead supporting "worthwhile activities for which an organization has made a compelling case to receive funding." Primary funding areas include: • Museums, cultural, performing, and visual arts programs • Schools and hospitals • Educational and skills training projects • Programs for youth, seniors, and people with disabi…
How do I apply for a grant from Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts applications through an online submission system on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation welcomes requests from community-based nonprofit organizations based in the United States, including U.S. territories.
How much is Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1687573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.