The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing records 30 charitable contributions totaling $496,001, with recipients including educational, arts, health, religious, and other charitable organizations.
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation gave $496K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $496,001
- +75.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,533
- +104.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $646,151
- -43.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 Central Park West 7Nc, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weill Cornell Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 114 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 81% of grant dollars, those in Massachusetts received 13%, and those in California and Connecticut received 3% and 2%, respectively. Iowa accounted for less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 269% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $135K (2021) to $496K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Columbia Voice of Swallowing New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| The Brearley School New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $27,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Isreal Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Citta New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Art Students League of New York New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Napier Park Giving Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Religious Zionist Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 | $646,151 | $20,001 | $511,821 | $496,001 | 30 | $505,581 | $13,931 | $45,769 |
| 2023 | $1,137,971 | $41,667 | $298,984 | $282,926 | 35 | $292,006 | $35,109 | $63,675 |
| 2022 | $1,395,288 | $11,955 | $241,836 | $206,540 | 17 | $219,855 | $1,989 | $75,129 |
| 2021 | $1,625,169 | $1,263,812 | $160,987 | $134,575 | 12 | $153,470 | $1,116,165 | $60,942 |
| 2020 | $522,344 | $503,769 | $495,292 | $478,500 | 20 | — | $480,478 | $25,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the recipients, The Brearley School describes itself as a New York City K–12 school for girls; The Art Students League of New York says it provides accessible, affordable art education; and Citta says it works with underprivileged communities to preserve culture through health, education, and economic development. Other recipients include a health and well-being organization serving Israel’s protectors, a group providing concerts to people who are homebound or isolated, and an organization promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $496,001. Grants ranged from $1 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Weill Cornell Fund, $60,000 to Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College, and $40,000 each to Central Synagogue and Columbia Voice of Swallowing. Other notable grants included $27,500 to The Brearley School and $25,000 each to Citta and The Art Students League of New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Dorfman as president and secretary, Melissa Kaish as treasurer, and Morton Kaish as director. The Kaish Family Art Project identifies Jonathan Dorfman as its strategic and financial adviser and describes him as managing principal and CIO of Napier Park, with more than 35 years of experience in finance, business, and legal contracts.
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation is led by Jonathan Dorfman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Dorfman
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morton Kaish
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Kaish
Treasurer
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 Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation
How much does The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation give each year?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation gave $496K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $283K across 35 grants.
What is The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,533, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation give grants?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Weill Cornell Fund ($100,000), Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College ($60,000) and Central Synagogue ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation reported $646K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $506K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5956133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dorfman and Kaish Family 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 October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Dorfman and Kaish Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dorfman-and-kaish-family-foundation-morg_2a60921434bc4dbaa2c2fa1e1bef29fa
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