The Drogen Foundation
The Drogen Foundation is a private foundation based in Oneonta, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $55,497 to charitable organizations, all of them in New York.
The Drogen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Drogen Foundation gave $55K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,497
- +204.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,921
- +108.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $233,548
- -12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Drogen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Country Club Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 432-6933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Drogen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SYDA Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Drogen Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 679% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 489% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYDA Foundation South Fallsburg, NY | To protect, preserve, and faciliate the dissemination of Siddha Yoga teachings. | $20,002 |
| Friends of Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY | To promote loacal healthcare and to provide fundung for medical equipment | $15,000 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | To offer an innovative approach to education prioritizing academic, physical, professional and financial well-being for its students | $10,000 |
| The Glimmer Glass Festival Cooperstown, NY | To assist with the funding of the arts in the community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Otsego County Springfield Center, NY | To bring together financial and human resources to address challenges and increase opportunity in Otsego County | $2,000 |
| Foothills Performing Arts Oneonta, NY | To support the local arts | $1,000 |
| Future of Oneonta Foundation Oneonta, NY | To assist in the improvement of the local community | $1,000 |
| PRASAD Project Ferndale, NY | To assist with the help of the poor overseas | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El Oneonta, NY | To support the local Jewish community | $1,000 |
| Kunzang Gatshal Foundation Delhi, NY | To support the coninuation of traditional forms of worship practiced in Buddhism. | $1,000 |
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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 | $233,548 | $11,147 | $55,997 | $55,497 | 19 | $55,497 | $11,147 | $11,347 |
| 2023 | $265,349 | $11,893 | $18,200 | $18,200 | 13 | $18,200 | $11,893 | $13,053 |
| 2022 | $257,025 | $2,357 | $44,573 | $44,040 | 17 | $44,040 | — | $600 |
| 2021 | $292,575 | $300,000 | $7,425 | $7,125 | 13 | $7,125 | — | $600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Drogen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, education, arts organizations, religious organizations, and community initiatives.
Among its grantees, Hartwick College describes its purpose as educating people to thrive in and contribute to the future. The Kunzang Gatshal Foundation describes itself as a traditional Tibetan Buddhist church supporting traditional forms of Buddhist worship. The Catskill Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences through symphonic music and broaden access to it in Oneonta and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $55,497. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,002, with a median grant of $1,000.
Its largest 2024 grants included $20,002 to SYDA Foundation for the dissemination of Siddha Yoga teachings; $15,000 to Friends of Bassett Healthcare for local healthcare and medical equipment; and $10,000 to Hartwick College. Other notable grants were $2,000 each to The Glimmer Glass Festival and the Community Foundation of Otsego County, and $1,000 each to Foothills Performing Arts, Future of Oneonta Foundation, PRASAD Project, Temple Beth El, and Kunzang Gatshal Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arnold Drogen is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Drogen Foundation is led by Arnold Drogen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Drogen
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 Drogen Foundation
How much does The Drogen Foundation give each year?
The Drogen Foundation gave $55K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 13 grants.
What is The Drogen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Drogen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,921, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Drogen Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Drogen Foundation give grants?
The Drogen Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oneonta, NY (10 grants) and Cooperstown, NY (2 grants).
Does The Drogen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Drogen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Drogen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Drogen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include SYDA Foundation ($20,002), Friends of Bassett Healthcare ($15,000) and Hartwick College ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Drogen Foundation?
The Drogen Foundation reported $234K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Drogen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, education, arts organizations, religious organizations, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Drogen Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Drogen Foundation's EIN?
The Drogen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6443320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Drogen 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 September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Drogen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-drogen-foundation-morg_417b1c44e637480da37f416a2edaf91e
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