Private foundation · EIN 25-6851025 · Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dortone Esser Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $395K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$395K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Give WellBrooklyn, NYTo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$100K
Animal Charity Evaluators - Recommended Charity FundCovina, CATo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$75K
Giving Green Research Group IncSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$75K
GivedirectlyNew York, NYTo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$50K
Doctor Without BordersNew York, NYTo support the organization's medical exempt purpose$40K
Care USAAtlanta, GATo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$35K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYTo support the organization's charitable exempt purpose$20K

By state: New York 4 · California 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Dortone Esser Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Stephen F Esser, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dortone Esser Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dortone Esser Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $395K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Dortone Esser Foundation Tr give?

New York (4 grants), California (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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