Dears Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6160958
Foundation Overview
Based in White Plains, NY, Dears Foundation Inc has awarded 155 grants totaling $2,517,500 to organizations in Rhode Island, Virginia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 16 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (80%), Rockville Centre (9%), New Hyde Park (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 20% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dears Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Als Association | $20,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alpert Medical School Of Brown Univ | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Amer Friends Magen David Adams | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Anti Defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hadassah Womens | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hillel International | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund | $10,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkin | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Amer Comm For Weizmann Inst | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alpert Medical School Of Brown Univ | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard Un | $40,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New York Presbyterian | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard University | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Als Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York-presbyterian | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard University | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Als Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York-presbyterian | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $50,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Ado | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Als Association | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York-presbyterian | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $50,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Ado | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Als Association | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York-presbyterian | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation And Foundation Of | $1,500 | West Nyack, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $20,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hias | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hadassah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fare | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Blue Card | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation And Foundation Of | $1,500 | West Nyack, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $20,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hias | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hadassah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fare | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Blue Card | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation And Foundation Of | $1,500 | West Nyack, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish National Fund Usa | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Pa | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center For The Bli | $20,000 | Warrington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Honest Reporting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hias | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hadassah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fare | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Blue Card | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brown University | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Albert School Of Medicine | $35,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Als Association | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Fare | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Hadassah | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Hias | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Honest Reporting | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Jewish National Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard University | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Stand With Us | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Weizman Institute Of Science American Committee For | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| President And Fellow Of Harvard University | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Alpert Medical School Of Brown University | $40,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| American Friend Ofmagen David Adom | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Fare | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Hadassah Women's Zionist Org Of America | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Jewish National Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Mazon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Northwell Health | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Weizann Institute Of Science American Commfor | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Israel Guide Dog Centre | $15,000 | Warrington, PA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6160958 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 620 MAMARONECK AVE White Plains, NY 10605-2006 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dears Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Daniel Abramson |
|---|---|
| President | Marc Abramson |
| Member | Harriet A Abramson |
| Secretary | Deborah Y Kirby |
| Member | Ellen M Abramson |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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