The Dreman Foundation Inc
The Dreman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, health, literacy, arts and volunteerism.
The Dreman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dreman Foundation Inc gave $595K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $595,016
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,038
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,941,820
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (17 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dreman Foundation Inc
- 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: 1072 North Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480-3252
Phone: (561) 475-2220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dreman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JPMorgan Chase Foundation-Philanthropic ($265K). Together the top 10 received $506K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 131 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (57%), New York (19%), Florida (14%), Colorado (9%) and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dreman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 27 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $371K (2021) to $595K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation-Philanthropic New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $265,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $50,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $30,000 |
| Life West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Lake Worth Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $30,000 |
| Metrocaring Denver, CO | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $20,000 |
| The Lords Place West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $20,000 |
| Temple E'manuel Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $16,346 |
| National Public Radio Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,941,820 | $480,926 | $640,170 | $595,016 | 27 | $595,016 | $474,448 | $557,384 |
| 2024 | $6,101,064 | $2,753,931 | $504,214 | $476,500 | 15 | $483,107 | $2,733,219 | $461,765 |
| 2023 | $3,924,722 | $405,175 | $430,073 | $389,875 | 16 | $389,875 | $365,271 | $430,066 |
| 2022 | $3,918,745 | $336,009 | $447,099 | $429,600 | 37 | $431,170 | $356,561 | $432,334 |
| 2021 | $4,031,888 | $332,663 | $425,258 | $370,550 | 36 | — | $321,970 | $431,423 |
| 2020 | $4,097,075 | $619,965 | $444,417 | $413,000 | 38 | — | $587,604 | $361,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dreman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $557K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Feeding South Florida says its mission is to end hunger in South Florida through food access, advocacy, programming and education. Project Helping describes its mission as creating accessible volunteer experiences to improve volunteers’ mental wellness. Ezer Mizion says it facilitates stem cell transplants and provides grants to enhance quality of life for people facing medical or mental health challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $476,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $270,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $270,000 to THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROP in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to LIFE FOUNDATION, LIFE, and Planned Parenthood; $25,000 to Jazz at Aspen Snowmass; and $15,000 to Feeding South Florida. The filing listed these grants as for unrestricted use by the donees. Project Helping also reports receiving $10,000 in 2024. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 27 grants totaling $595,016.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Dreman as president and Holly Dreman as vice president.
The Dreman Foundation Inc is led by David Dreman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Dreman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Dreman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dreman Foundation Inc
How much does The Dreman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dreman Foundation Inc gave $595K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $477K across 15 grants.
What is The Dreman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dreman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,038, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dreman Foundation Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does The Dreman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dreman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Lake Worth Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Dreman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dreman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dreman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dreman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include JPMorgan Chase Foundation-Philanthropic ($265,000), Colorado Gives Foundation ($50,000) and Feeding South Florida ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dreman Foundation Inc?
The Dreman Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $595K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $557K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dreman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Feeding South Florida says its mission is to end hunger in South Florida through food access, advocacy, programming and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dreman Foundation Inc?
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 Dreman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dreman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2764782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dreman Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Dreman Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Dreman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dreman-foundation-inc-morg_07153f56e8334d82a2d8add55879599f
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