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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

DOROT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed $5.3M in grants to 45 grantees in 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Through our grantmaking and fellowship program, the Dorot Foundation works toward a just and equitable society in which all individuals can reach their fullest potential. Grounded in a Jewish commitment to social justice, we also work to ensure that American Jews actively collaborate to address society’s most persistent and entrenched disparities.
Total Funding Given
$5.3M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
62%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
94
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Steven Jacobson
Board Member
B
Brauna Doidge
Employee
N
Naomi Orenstein
Employee
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOROT FOUNDATION?
No. DOROT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOROT FOUNDATION give?
DOROT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DOROT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOROT FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOROT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DOROT FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOROT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DOROT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM, NEW ISRAEL FUND, and ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOROT FOUNDATION?
DOROT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.