The Dorothy and Marshall M
The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation is a private foundation based in DeWitt, New York. It supports organizations located primarily in Central New York, with grants focused mainly on arts, education, health, and human services.
The Dorothy and Marshall M at a glance
In short: The Dorothy and Marshall M gave $1.6M across 69 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,639,728
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 69
- -9.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,764
- +19.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $34,578,463
- +3.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 58, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dorothy and Marshall M
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited proposals. Its filing says applications should be submitted through the organization’s website and include background information on the requesting organization and its principals, the purpose and amount requested, current financial statements, and proof of tax-exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s grant portal is open February through March, June through July 31, and October 1 through November. Applicants are to be notified of approval or declination within 60 days after the portal closes. The portal’s October–November 2026 cycle is open as of October 2, 2026. The foundation’s 2025 filing separately lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s grant portal is open February through March, June through July 31, and October 1 through November.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Falter
Mailing address: PO Box 130, Dewitt, NY 13214
Phone: (315) 251-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Dorothy and Marshall M
Who The Dorothy and Marshall M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Interfaith Works of CNY Inc ($256K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
352 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 305 grants of 352 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program says it supports organizations located primarily in Central New York. In filing year 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dorothy and Marshall M open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 58 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $1.6M (2026). In 2026 it made 69 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Works of CNY Inc Syracuse, NY | Capacity Growth Campaign 4TH of 4 | $250,000 |
| Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre Inc Syracuse, NY | Landmark 100 Campaign 4TH of 4 | $250,000 |
| Dunbar Association Inc Syracuse, NY | Leadership Sustainability | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Syracuse, NY | Daycare Windows | $73,192 |
| Salt City Harvest Farm Manlius, NY | Strengthening Market Support for New Farmers | $60,000 |
| North Side Learning Center of SYR Inc Syracuse, NY | General Operating Support 1 of 2 | $51,000 |
| Syracuse Stage Syracuse, NY | 50TH Anniv.campaign 2ND of 4 Install. | $50,000 |
| Central Current Inc Syracuse, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Sarah's Guest House Syracuse, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of CNY Inc Syracuse, NY | Teen Taste of Israel Endowmwnt Fund | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,578,463 | $3,599,842 | $2,346,547 | $1,639,728 | 69 | $1,871,049 | $3,205,829 | $1,813,271 |
| 2025 | $33,325,178 | $3,741,278 | $2,128,856 | $1,513,558 | 76 | $1,737,570 | $3,355,060 | $1,756,711 |
| 2024 | $31,712,818 | $1,318,379 | $1,990,059 | $1,415,440 | 64 | $1,636,123 | $907,849 | $1,633,861 |
| 2023 | $32,384,554 | $414,924 | $2,025,270 | $1,420,790 | 64 | $1,625,209 | $239,956 | $1,691,412 |
| 2022 | $33,991,326 | $5,581,321 | $2,210,536 | $1,613,592 | 79 | $1,809,966 | $5,239,901 | $1,786,942 |
| 2021 | $30,368,479 | $1,718,773 | $1,722,136 | $1,153,278 | 63 | — | $1,403,832 | $1,586,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorothy and Marshall M reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care and using its resources to enhance quality of life. Its stated primary focus areas are arts, education, health, and human services.
Its grantees work across varied fields. Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre describes its mission as preserving and restoring the Loew’s Theatre building as a historic and cultural landmark and promoting arts and educational and cultural activities. Dunbar Association says it provides senior, youth, and family services, including case management, academic support, advocacy, transportation, and job skills. Salt City Harvest Farm describes its work as strengthening farmers’ access to land, knowledge, and markets. Sarah’s Guest House provides lodging for patients and families receiving medical care in Central New York, according to the organization. Central Current describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization serving Central New York.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $1,639,728. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Among the largest awards were $250,000 to Interfaith Works of CNY for a capacity growth campaign and $250,000 to Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre for its Landmark 100 campaign. Other notable awards included $100,000 to Dunbar Association for leadership sustainability, $60,000 to Salt City Harvest Farm for market support for new farmers, and $50,000 each to Central Current and Sarah’s Guest House for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Falter as trustee.
The Dorothy and Marshall M is led by Robert Falter, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Falter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$171K (2021) → $211K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $211K, to Robert Falter (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Dorothy and Marshall M
How much does The Dorothy and Marshall M give each year?
The Dorothy and Marshall M gave $1.6M across 69 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.5M across 76 grants.
What is The Dorothy and Marshall M's typical grant size?
The Dorothy and Marshall M's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $23,764, across 69 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dorothy and Marshall M that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Dorothy and Marshall M give grants?
The Dorothy and Marshall M gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (57 grants), Manlius, NY (2 grants) and Liverpool, NY (2 grants).
Does The Dorothy and Marshall M give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of The Dorothy and Marshall M's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dorothy and Marshall M's largest grantees?
The Dorothy and Marshall M's largest 2026 grantees include Interfaith Works of CNY Inc ($256,000 across 2 grants), Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre Inc ($250,000) and Dunbar Association Inc ($106,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Dorothy and Marshall M?
The Dorothy and Marshall M reported $34.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dorothy and Marshall M fund?
The foundation describes its mission as stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care and using its resources to enhance quality of life. Its stated primary focus areas are arts, education, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dorothy and Marshall M?
The foundation accepts unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dorothy and Marshall M's EIN?
The Dorothy and Marshall M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6353565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Dorothy and Marshall M accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Dorothy and Marshall M funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dorothy-and-marshall-m-morg_878b64b3897e493b835324f9f4a12516
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