Morris David Dornfeld Foundation
The Morris David Dornfeld Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Clyde, Maine. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity to further Morris David Dorenfeld’s artistic legacy through fiber-arts education, exhibitions of his work, and placement of his art.
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation at a glance
In short: Morris David Dornfeld Foundation gave $74K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,600
- +390.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,360
- +47.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,221,958
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (99% 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 Morris David Dornfeld Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing provides no further application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 127 Horse Point Road, Port Clyde, ME 04855
Phone: (207) 542-0837
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris David Dornfeld Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bates College ($26K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Morris David Dornfeld Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 408% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $74K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | Artwork donation | $25,500 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum Rockland, ME | Restricted Grant for Art Acquisition Fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art Rockland, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Bates College Museum of Art Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust Rockland, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftmanship Rockport, ME | Woodworking Progam Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Sussman House Rockport, ME | Artwork donation | $3,600 |
| Lights Out Gallery Norway, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Arts Center Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $1,000 |
| Waterfall Arts Belfast, ME | Unrestricted Grant | $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 | $1,221,958 | $59,717 | $178,698 | $73,600 | 10 | $146,980 | $44,003 | $36,005 |
| 2024 | $1,340,939 | $55,744 | $126,339 | $15,000 | 3 | $120,950 | $38,655 | $37,726 |
| 2023 | $850,534 | $872,372 | $31,456 | — | — | — | $9,618 | $41,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris David Dornfeld Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its activity in relation to the artistic legacy of Morris David Dorenfeld. Its 2025 grants included support for art museums and arts organizations, as well as a land trust and a woodworking scholarship.
The Georges River Land Trust describes its mission as conserving the ecosystems and traditional heritage of the Georges River Watershed Region through permanent land protection, stewardship, education, and outdoor experiences. Waterfall Arts describes its mission as providing access to arts, design, and creative collaboration for all ages and abilities in the Belfast and Montville communities of Waldo County, Maine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $73,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,500, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,500 to Bates College for an artwork donation; $20,000 to the Farnsworth Art Museum for its Art Acquisition Fund; and $5,000 each to the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Bates College Museum of Art, Georges River Land Trust, and Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Other reported grants were $3,600 to Sussman House, $2,500 to Lights Out Gallery, and $1,000 each to Falmouth Arts Center and Waterfall Arts.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Crusan as president, Sara Hotchkiss as vice president, and Alexa Cunningham as treasurer.
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation is led by Ron Crusan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Crusan
President
Officer → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$86K (2024) → $87K (2025)
Alexa Cunningham
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sara Hotchkiss
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Ron Crusan (President).
Frequently asked questions about Morris David Dornfeld Foundation
How much does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation give each year?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation gave $74K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's typical grant size?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,360, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation give grants?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockland, ME (3 grants), Lewiston, ME (2 grants) and Rockport, ME (2 grants).
Does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's largest grantees?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bates College ($25,500), Farnsworth Art Museum ($20,000) and Center for Maine Contemporary Art ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morris David Dornfeld Foundation?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris David Dornfeld Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity in relation to the artistic legacy of Morris David Dorenfeld. Its 2025 grants included support for art museums and arts organizations, as well as a land trust and a woodworking scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris David Dornfeld Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's EIN?
Morris David Dornfeld Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3254225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Morris David Dornfeld 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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