The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its programs support research and teaching in the chemical sciences, including awards for early-career faculty and a lectureship program for undergraduate institutions.
Key facts about The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
In short: The Camille and Henry Dreyfus gave $2.9M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), top state California. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-5570117
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,874,967
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- Average grant
- $70,121
- Median grant
- $75,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (15 of 37, 2024)
- Total assets
- $111,807,600
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation states that application forms are supplied where applicable or applicants may apply by letter; see its website for application materials and restrictions. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Deadlines are listed on the foundation’s website.
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$111.8M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-9.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
-30.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+30.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Camille and Henry Dreyfus open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 37 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $81K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s programs support chemical-sciences research and education. Its Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards support research and teaching careers of talented early-career faculty at Ph.D.-granting departments, while its Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards support early-career faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions. The Jean Dreyfus Lectureship program supports visits by researchers to undergraduate institutions and summer research fellowships for students.
The 2024 grants included universities and colleges. The University of California, Irvine Foundation describes its mission as raising and managing private funds to support UC Irvine’s teaching, research, and public-service mission. Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering original research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. Bowdoin College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education that develops students’ intellectual, creative, social, and leadership abilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $2,874,967. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $75,000. The largest awards included $100,000 each to the California Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Indiana University Bloomington, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Northwestern University, Princeton University, the Regents of the University of California at Oakland and Riverside, Stanford University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Chicago. Each was listed for a “Camille Teacher-Scholar Award Grant.”
Review Cycle
has passed.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program Grant
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program Grant
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
Amount
US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions Grant
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, California received 22% of its grant dollars, Illinois 10%, Washington 7%, and New York and Virginia 6% each. Its Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar programs are open to eligible institutions in U.S. states, districts, and territories.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 41 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2024) to $3.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents of the University of California ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 99 grants of 231 (43%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Riverside, CA | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant | $100,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,807,600 | $26,283,963 | $5,758,448 | $2,874,967 | 41 |
| 2023 | $105,827,263 | $4,976,365 | $5,389,240 | $3,175,222 | 59 |
| 2022 | $97,501,674 | $3,268,130 | $5,716,725 | $3,561,077 | 49 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111,807,600 | $105,827,263 | $97,501,674 |
| Revenue | $26,283,963 | $4,976,365 | $3,268,130 |
| Expenses | $5,758,448 | $5,389,240 | $5,716,725 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,644,900 | $5,003,632 | $5,505,348 |
| Net Investment Income | $25,821,832 | $4,613,203 | $2,998,490 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,615,046 | $4,848,754 | $5,233,318 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H. Scott Walter as president; Paul Woitach as vice president; and Mary Eileen Dowling Walter as treasurer and secretary. Directors listed are Matthew V. Tirrell, Henry C. Walter, Dorothy Dinsmoor, Milan Mrksich, Zhenan Bao, and Daniel Nocera.
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus is led by H. Scott Walter, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Scott Walter
President
Vice President Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Dorothy Dinsmoor
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Henry C. Walter
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$292K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Matthew V. Tirrell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Daniel Nocera
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Milan Mrksich
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Zhenan Bao
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $15K (2024)
Mary Eileen Dowling Walter
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Paul Woitach
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Edward A. Reilly (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John R. H. Blum (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard N. Zare (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Siegel (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Cardillo (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Matthew V Tirrell (Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Gerard Brandensteinthe Camille Henr
Mailing address: 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174
Phone: (212) 753-1760
Website: https://dreyfus.org
Frequently asked questions about The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
How much does The Camille and Henry Dreyfus give each year?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus gave $2.9M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 59 grants.
What is The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's typical grant size?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $70,121, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus that year got $81K on average.
Where does The Camille and Henry Dreyfus give grants?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (2 grants), Bellingham, WA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Camille and Henry Dreyfus give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Camille Teacher- Scholar Award Grant" (19 grants), "Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award" (9 grants) and "Jean Dreyfus Lectureship Award" (8 grants).
Who are The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's largest grantees?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's largest 2024 grantees include Regents of the University of California ($200,000 across 2 grants), California Institute of Technology ($100,000) and Cornell University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Camille and Henry Dreyfus?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus reported $111.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Camille and Henry Dreyfus fund?
The foundation’s programs support chemical-sciences research and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus?
The foundation states that application forms are supplied where applicable or applicants may apply by letter; see its website for application materials and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's EIN?
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5570117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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