Dornam Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-6454348
Foundation Overview
Based in West Hartford, CT, Dornam Foundation has awarded 117 grants totaling $1,129,174 to organizations in Connecticut, Ohio and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $50,000, with a median award of $6,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 30 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 2 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in West Hartford (49%), Hartford (30%), New London (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dornam Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $6,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2023 |
| Steubenville Catholic Schools | $15,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Assistance For Families | 2023 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | Funding For Two Scholarships Of $3,000 Each | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $8,300 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Church Of St Peter Claver | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Parish Annual Collection | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Counseling, Education And Community Support | 2023 |
| John Carroll University | $25,000 | University Heights, OH, US | James M. Doran '55 Scholarship For Mba Students | 2023 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | $3,000 For Financial Aid And $3,000 For Unrestricted Use | 2023 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,200 | West Hartford, CT, US | Renovation Of Early Childhood Center Playgrounds And New Peggotty Playhouse | 2023 |
| Read To A Child | $8,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | $2,500.00 For Hartford Programming And $5,500 For Read Aloud Mentoring Program | 2023 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $50,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Job Assistance For Seniors. Challenge Grant Matches And "Birdies For Charity" Sponsorship | 2023 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Assistance For Families | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | United Way's Community Campaign | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $6,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2023 |
| Steubenville Catholic Schools | $15,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Assistance For Families | 2023 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | Funding For Two Scholarships Of $3,000 Each | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $8,300 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Church Of St Peter Claver | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Parish Annual Collection | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Counseling, Education And Community Support | 2023 |
| John Carroll University | $25,000 | University Heights, OH, US | James M. Doran '55 Scholarship For Mba Students | 2023 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | $3,000 For Financial Aid And $3,000 For Unrestricted Use | 2023 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,200 | West Hartford, CT, US | Renovation Of Early Childhood Center Playgrounds And New Peggotty Playhouse | 2023 |
| Read To A Child | $8,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | $2,500.00 For Hartford Programming And $5,500 For Read Aloud Mentoring Program | 2023 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $50,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Job Assistance For Seniors. Challenge Grant Matches And "Birdies For Charity" Sponsorship | 2023 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Assistance For Families | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | United Way's Community Campaign | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $6,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Financial Aid / Scholarships | 2022 |
| Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support Of The Peggotty Namm Doran Scholarship Fund, The Scholarship Fund For Finance Minors, And The Peggotty Investment Club | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $50,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Carroll University | $35,000 | University Heights, OH, US | General Support / $10,000 To The Carroll Fund And $25,000 To The Blue Streaks Venture Fund (Formerly The Doran Venture Fund) | 2022 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Read To A Child | $6,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Support Of $3,500 To The National Office And $2,500 For Greater Hartford Programs | 2022 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support / Challenge Grant | 2022 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Aid And General Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater Hartford | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | United Way's Community Campaign | 2022 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support Of The Fellowship Hall A/v Fund | 2022 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving - Catalyst Endowment Fund | $500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $6,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Financial Aid / Scholarships | 2022 |
| Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support Of The Peggotty Namm Doran Scholarship Fund, The Scholarship Fund For Finance Minors, And The Peggotty Investment Club | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $50,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Carroll University | $35,000 | University Heights, OH, US | General Support / $10,000 To The Carroll Fund And $25,000 To The Blue Streaks Venture Fund (Formerly The Doran Venture Fund) | 2022 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Read To A Child | $6,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Support Of $3,500 To The National Office And $2,500 For Greater Hartford Programs | 2022 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support / Challenge Grant | 2022 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Aid And General Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater Hartford | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | United Way's Community Campaign | 2022 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support Of The Fellowship Hall A/v Fund | 2022 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving - Catalyst Endowment Fund | $500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $6,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Financial Aid / Scholarships | 2022 |
| Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support Of The Peggotty Namm Doran Scholarship Fund, The Scholarship Fund For Finance Minors, And The Peggotty Investment Club | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $50,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Carroll University | $35,000 | University Heights, OH, US | General Support / $10,000 To The Carroll Fund And $25,000 To The Blue Streaks Venture Fund (Formerly The Doran Venture Fund) | 2022 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Read To A Child | $6,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Support Of $3,500 To The National Office And $2,500 For Greater Hartford Programs | 2022 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $10,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support / Challenge Grant | 2022 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Aid And General Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater Hartford | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | United Way's Community Campaign | 2022 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support Of The Fellowship Hall A/v Fund | 2022 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving - Catalyst Endowment Fund | $500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $8,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2021 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Financial Aid / Scholarships | 2021 |
| Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Church Of St Peter Claver | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut College | $6,000 | New London, CT, US | Two Scholarship Awards Of $3,000 Each | 2021 |
| Food Share | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $12,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| John Carroll University | $30,000 | University Heights, OH, US | General Support / $10,000 To The Carroll Fund, $10,000 To The Cooney/noetzel Internship Program, And $10,000 To The Doran Namm Restricted Operating Scholarship | 2021 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Read To A Child | $6,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Support Of $3,500 To The National Office And $2,500 For Greater Harford Programs | 2021 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Aid And General Support | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater Hartford | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Town That Cares - West Hartford Food Pantry | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Seniors Job Bank | 2021 |
| West Hartford Ymca | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Seniors Job Bank | $16,674 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support / Challenge Grant | 2021 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Tumor Genomics Fund | 2021 |
| Forward With Faith | $5,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | General Support Of The Hartford Bishops' Foundation | 2021 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | $7,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Archdiocese Of Hartford | $8,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Archbishop's Annual Appeal | 2020 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Financial Aid / Scholarships Of $10,000 And $2,000 To The Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Catholic Women's Club | $500 | Toronto, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Connecticut College | $5,000 | New London, CT, US | Two Scholarship Awards Of $2,500 Each | 2020 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $18,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Food Share | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving - Catalyst Endowment Fund | $500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford | $12,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| John Carroll University | $30,000 | University Heights, OH, US | General Support / $25,000 To The Carroll Fund And $5,000 To Carroll Cares Covid Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | $5,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Read To A Child | $6,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Support Of $3,500 To The National Office And $2,500 For Greater Harford Programs | 2020 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Churches | $12,000 | Toronto, OH, US | Financial Aid And General Support | 2020 |
| Church Of St Peter Claver | $6,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater Hartford | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Town That Cares - West Hartford Food Pantry | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Directed Gift Option To The Seniors Job Bank | 2020 |
| West Hartford Ymca | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-6454348 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 83 RUMFORD STREET West Hartford, CT 06107-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dornam Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | James M Doran |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Beth Putnam |
| Trustee | Wendy Doran-paley |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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