The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including religious congregations and educational institutions, as well as organizations working in emergency medical response, the arts, and community services.
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc gave $298K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,985
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,036
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $382,709
- +42.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Ronald Domb 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: 201 West 79Th Street, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc ($127K). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 111 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 86% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey at 9%, Washington, DC at 3%, Florida at 1%, and Pennsylvania at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2023) to $298K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $127,160 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | General Support | $29,800 |
| Congregation Tifereth Yisrael New York, NY | General Support | $28,980 |
| Yeshivat AHI Ezer Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem Inc Springfield, NJ | General Support | $18,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Support | $13,210 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ohav Sholom New York, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| Camp Emunah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,400 |
| Friends of Rachalshei Lev Whispers of the Heart Teaneck, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grantmaking reported by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,709 | $420,307 | $305,385 | $297,985 | 27 | $301,585 | $4,167 | $8,986 |
| 2023 | $267,787 | $416,094 | $182,297 | $181,870 | 26 | $181,895 | $840 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | $33,990 | $1,331 | $203,361 | $200,060 | 23 | $201,709 | — | $6,469 |
| 2021 | $236,020 | $1,533 | $201,370 | $198,140 | 18 | $199,720 | $183 | $17,243 |
| 2020 | $435,857 | $6,509 | $197,830 | $194,340 | 17 | — | $5,009 | $25,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, museums, emergency medical services, and other charitable organizations. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah Inc says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support going to United Hatzalah of Israel. American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem describes its work as supporting Israeli schools with post-high-school programs in Jewish studies, touring, and volunteer work. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art of the United States and fosters creativity, community, and the exchange of ideas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $297,985. The median grant was $3,600; grants ranged from $100 to $127,160. The largest grants included $127,160 to The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc, $29,800 to Friends of United Hatzalah Inc, $28,980 to Congregation Tifereth Yisrael, $20,000 to Yeshivat Ahi Ezer, and $18,000 to American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem Inc. Other notable grants were $13,210 to the Whitney Museum of American Art and $10,000 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The listed largest grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Domb as president, Michelle Domb as vice president, and Jay Domb as treasurer.
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc is led by Ronald Domb, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Domb
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Domb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Domb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 Ronald Domb Foundation Inc
How much does The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc gave $298K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $182K across 26 grants.
What is The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $11,036, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Livingston, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc ($127,160), Friends of United Hatzalah Inc ($29,800) and Congregation Tifereth Yisrael ($28,980), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for religious and educational organizations, museums, emergency medical services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ronald Domb 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 Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ronald Domb Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1621335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ronald Domb 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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