HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7191091
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Henry S & Mala Dorfman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $455.8K across 24 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COMPANY
UNION, NJ
$245K
22%
JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$147.5K
13%
ENCORE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
PONTIAC, MI
$95K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey. 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 HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $456 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COMPANY, JEWISH FEDERATION OF DETROIT, and ENCORE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
HENRY S & MALA DORFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.