The Camille and Henry Dreyfus
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation is a private foundation headquartered in New York City, established in 1946 by chemist, inventor, and businessman Camille Dreyfus as a memorial to his brother Henry. The foundation became a memorial to both men following Camille's death in 1956. The organization is dedicated to advancing the chemical sciences through grants, awards, and educational programs that recognize excellence in research and teaching.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to advance the science of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences as a means of improving human relations and circumstances throughout the world.
The foundation's programs support:
- Young faculty accomplished in both research and teaching
- Emerging fields in chemistry and chemical engineering
- Leadership development in environmental chemistry
- Undergraduate research and emeritus faculty
- Lectureships at primarily undergraduate institutions
- Exceptional and original research through the Dreyfus Prize
- Women and underrepresented minorities in the chemical sciences
Grantmaking
The foundation administers several major award and grant programs:
Grant Range
s and Activity
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in California, Illinois, and New York. Eligibility for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards is limited to academic institutions in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States that grant a bachelor's or higher degree in the chemical sciences.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $111,807,600
- Annual Revenue: $12,524,193
- Total Giving: $2,874,967 (based on most recent IRS filing)
- Cumulative Grants Awarded: Over $150 million since establishment
| 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 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- H. Scott Walter, President
- Paul Woitach, Vice President
- Mary Eileen Dowling Walter, Treasurer and Secretary
- Milan Mrksich, Chair, Scientific Affairs Committee
- Matthew V. Tirrell, Senior Scientific Advisor
- Henry C. Walter
- Dorothy Dinsmoor
- Daniel G. Nocera
- Zhenan Bao
- Katharine S. Walter
Staff:
- Gerard L. Brandenstein, Managing Director
- Ali Chunovic, Senior Program Manager
- Chloe Rickert, Administrative staff
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H SCOTT WALTER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $66,500 |
| PAUL WOITACH | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $37,600 |
| MARY EILEEN DOWLING WALTER | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 8 | $21,600 |
| MATTHEW V TIRRELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $68,750 |
| HENRY C WALTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $21,600 |
| DOROTHY DINSMOOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,000 |
| MILAN MRKSICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $25,600 |
| ZHENAN BAO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $14,500 |
| DANIEL NOCERA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $15,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation organized two sessions at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on March 23, 2026, focusing on electrochemical processes—the topic of the 2025 Dreyfus Prize. Distinguished speakers included Héctor D. Abruña (Cornell University), winner of the 2025 Dreyfus Prize, along with Esther Takeuchi (Stony Brook University) and Gleb Yushin (Georgia Tech).
2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar AwardsThe 2025 Dreyfus Prize was awarded to Héctor D. Abruña, an electrochemist at Cornell University and Émile M. Chamot Professor and Director of the Center for Alkaline-Based Energy.
Contact Information
Address: 405 Lexington Avenue, Suite 909, New York, NY 10174
Phone: (212) 753-1760
Email: admin@dreyfus.org; programs@dreyfus.org
Website: dreyfus.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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