The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mamaroneck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $66K.
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation at a glance
In short: The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation gave $66K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $66,000
- +676.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $16,500
- +482.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Osborne Association ($59K). Together the top 4 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $66K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osborne Association Bronx, NY | General | $59,000 |
| Lifting up Westchester White Plains, NY | General | $3,500 |
| The Doe Fund New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education Ossining, NY | General | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $68,000 | $68,323 | $66,000 | 4 | $67,346 | $13 |
| 2020 | $1,085,637 | $192,000 | $11,415 | $8,500 | 3 | — | $69 |
| 2019 | $905,052 | $361,000 | $7,214 | $7,000 | 3 | — | $200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation is led by Andrew Potash, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew Potash
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Potash
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrea Potash
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Potash
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation
How much does The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation give each year?
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation gave $66K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation's typical grant size?
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $16,500, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation give grants?
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation's EIN?
The Distinguished Social Ventures Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4307559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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