The Dorfman Foundation Inc
The Dorfman Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $2.
The Dorfman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dorfman Foundation Inc gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,209
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,052
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,840
- Total assets
- $3,006
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dorfman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Usher 2020 Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 4 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dorfman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $133K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Usher 2020 Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | To support research to find therapies to prevent blindness in those with usher syndrome | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Georgia Atlanta, GA | To Help Support the American Red Cross | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | To provide equipment in support of magen david adom. | $680 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | To help support the jewish federation of greater atlanta | $529 |
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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 | $3,006 | $5,002 | $36,373 | $32,209 | 4 | $32,209 | $2 | $916 |
| 2023 | $34,198 | $177,402 | $119,104 | $115,759 | 4 | $115,759 | $27,511 | $554 |
| 2022 | $3,817 | $40,291 | $94,987 | $37,021 | 13 | $37,021 | $25,291 | $1,987 |
| 2021 | $88,214 | $53,586 | $201,057 | $84,289 | 11 | $84,289 | $53,586 | $10,418 |
| 2020 | $259,317 | $2,332 | $205,543 | $133,245 | 11 | — | $2,332 | $17,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorfman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $916 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dorfman Foundation Inc is led by Scott David Dorfman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott David Dorfman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Trotochaud
Trustee
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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Dorfman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dorfman Foundation Inc gave $32K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 4 grants.
What is The Dorfman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dorfman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,840, and its average grant was $8,052, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dorfman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dorfman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does The Dorfman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Dorfman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Dorfman Foundation Inc?
The Dorfman Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $916 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dorfman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dorfman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0966164. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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