The JT Dorsey Foundation
The JT Dorsey Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $494K in total assets. In 2025, it made $37K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5K.
The JT Dorsey Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $494,224
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $217,209
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $37,196
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $125,176
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,224 | $217,209 | $125,176 | $37,196 | $5,308 |
| 2024 | $402,709 | $189,689 | $143,958 | $44,999 | $3,415 |
| 2023 | $355,393 | $187,721 | $141,638 | $33,142 | $103 |
| 2022 | $309,056 | $189,979 | $94,077 | $33,192 | $40 |
| 2021 | $213,312 | $156,554 | $102,951 | $21,983 | $28 |
| 2020 | $160,516 | $173,792 | $104,844 | — | $53 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JT Dorsey Foundation is led by Julian T. Dorsey, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julian T. Dorsey
Executive Director
President & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Kelsey Smith
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Andrisano
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Larue
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Shellenberger
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Bodnar
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gorsegner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reid Ruark
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Kling
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Emily Roquemore (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Shellenberger (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Smith (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Julian T Dorsey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The JT Dorsey Foundation
How large is The JT Dorsey Foundation?
The JT Dorsey Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is The JT Dorsey Foundation?
The JT Dorsey Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Harrisburg, PA. It holds $494K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The JT Dorsey Foundation's EIN?
The JT Dorsey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5357814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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