The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation is a private foundation, based in Commack, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation gave $245K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $245,212
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $61,303
- Median grant
- $56,000
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Little Flower Chindren & Family Secvices of NY ($77K). Together the top 4 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $400K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Chindren & Family Secvices of NY Wading River, NY | General Operating Support | $77,212 |
| Human Rights Campaign Washington, DC | To Fight LGBTQ Discrimination | $56,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Feeding the Hungry | $56,000 |
| The Wnet Group New York, NY | General Operating Support | $56,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,897 | $276,177 | $245,212 | 4 | $245,212 | $1,897 | $5,544 |
| 2022 | $274,280 | $1,609 | $18,037 | — | — | — | $1,609 | $11,605 |
| 2021 | $290,708 | $113 | $421,106 | $400,000 | 3 | $400,000 | $113 | $25,478 |
| 2020 | $711,701 | $702 | $118,291 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $702 | $35,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Milton Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Paul G. Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Robert E. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $4K, to Paul G Wood (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation
How much does The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation give each year?
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation gave $245K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $56,000, and its average grant was $61,303, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation give grants?
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (23%).
Does The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's EIN?
The Robert V Hauff & John F Dreeland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4168109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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