The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Beth Tfiloh institutions, Bar Ilan, and other Jewish community and educational organizations.
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc gave $6.3M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $700K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,296,304
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $699,589
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $103,672,240
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 750 E Pratt St 900, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 244-7432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Tfiloh ($4.7M). Together the top 9 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 50 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 4% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.8M (2020) to $7.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Tfiloh Baltimore, MD | Dahan Beth Tfiloh Endowment Fund | $4,747,804 |
| Beth Tfiloh Dahan Scholarship Fund Baltimore, MD | Scholarship Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Baltimore, MD | General Support of Dahan Community School | $275,000 |
| Bar Ilan New York, NY | General | $215,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Avos Brooklyn, NY | General | $30,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls Owings Mills, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund Baltimore, MD | General | $500 |
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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 | $103,672,240 | $7,885,404 | $7,200,407 | $6,296,304 | 9 | $6,359,362 | $6,847,868 | $6,763,435 |
| 2023 | $103,108,433 | $5,126,535 | $7,771,440 | $6,860,006 | 10 | $6,930,075 | $4,119,242 | $6,023,064 |
| 2022 | $105,742,908 | $5,093,236 | $8,103,666 | $7,177,454 | 10 | $7,237,553 | $4,222,219 | $6,482,730 |
| 2021 | $108,863,461 | $11,040,637 | $6,839,387 | $6,050,148 | 10 | $6,106,054 | $10,297,723 | $6,822,807 |
| 2020 | $104,801,026 | $7,009,412 | $3,563,063 | $2,776,435 | 11 | — | $6,280,160 | $5,772,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.8M 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 is provided. The foundation’s listed grants show support for a scholarship fund, a community school, a religious institution’s endowment, and other organizations. These grant recipients include institutions in Maryland and New York.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $6,296,304. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,747,804, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants were $4,747,804 to Beth Tfiloh for its endowment fund, $1,000,000 to the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Scholarship Fund, and $275,000 to Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School for general support. Other grants included $215,000 to Bar Ilan and $25,000 to The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg as president; Zipora Schorr as vice president/treasurer; Shale D Stiller as vice president/secretary; and Richard Dahan and Sara Dahan as directors.
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc is led by Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Richard Dahan
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Sara Dahan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Shale D. Stiller
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Zipora Schorr
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Erin Dahan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lily Black (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc
How much does The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc gave $6.3M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.9M across 10 grants.
What is The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $699,589, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants).
Does The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Tfiloh ($4,747,804), Beth Tfiloh Dahan Scholarship Fund ($1,000,000) and Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School ($275,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc reported $103.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s listed grants show support for a scholarship fund, a community school, a religious institution’s endowment, and other organizations. These grant recipients include institutions in Maryland and New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1473704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc 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.
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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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