The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Carlos, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc gave $128K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,608
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,557
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,136,726
- -12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 727, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 302-1392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were California (26%), Indiana (24%), New York (20%), Tennessee (8%), and Idaho (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2024) to $138K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Vanderbilt University Project | $30,000 |
| Friendship Circle Bay Area Palo Alto, CA | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt Nashville, TN | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel NA Council New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School San Mateo, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Wood River Jewish Community Ketchum, ID | General Operating Support | $8,607 |
| Mosenson Youth Village | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - AMHSI Rockville Centre, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Shaarey Tefilla Congregation South Orange, NJ | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,136,726 | $100,696 | $134,235 | $127,608 | 28 | $127,607 | $111,205 | $123,742 |
| 2023 | $2,428,329 | $94,340 | $139,518 | $129,550 | 32 | $169,675 | $97,180 | $119,449 |
| 2022 | $2,268,774 | $102,078 | $181,988 | $136,990 | 32 | $181,988 | $102,078 | $127,018 |
| 2021 | $2,302,911 | $88,580 | $140,777 | $138,015 | 35 | $138,015 | $235,173 | $135,568 |
| 2020 | $2,273,951 | $71,301 | $133,542 | $132,190 | 38 | — | $71,301 | $119,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish education, community programming, and security. For example, Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation describes its mission as promoting fraternity ideals and values through leadership development and supporting educational and Jewish communal organizations. Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School says it develops students committed to Jewish ethics and values. Secure Community Network Inc describes work to support security across the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $127,608. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $30,000 to Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation for a Vanderbilt University project; $12,000 to Friendship Circle Bay Area for general operating support; and $10,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt, Jewish Agency for Israel NA Council, and Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Fradkin as President, and Robert Graifman, Richard Stein, and Mark Schiff as Directors.
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc is led by Andrew Fradkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Fradkin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Schiff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Stein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Graifman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc
How much does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc gave $128K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 32 grants.
What is The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,557, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (24%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), San Mateo, CA (3 grants), Nashville, TN (3 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation ($30,000), Friendship Circle Bay Area ($12,000) and Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt ($10,360 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish education, community programming, and security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2542893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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