Private foundation · EIN 52-1939143 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dockser Family Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $23K total, median $1,000. 30% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$23K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MD
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Center of Greater WashingtonRockville, MDGereral purpose$12K
Ali Forney CenterNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater WashingtonRockville, MDGeneral purpose$1,000
Friends of Harvard SoccerBoston, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Greater Miami Jewish Israel Emerging FoundationMiami, FLGeneral purpose$1,000
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCGeneral purpose$1,000
Transformer DCWashington, DCGeneral purpose$1,000
Bethesda Chevy Chase - PtsaBethesda, MDGeneral purpose$500
Big Dog Ranch Rescue FoundationLoxahatchee Groves, FLGeneral purpose$200
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$180

By state: Maryland 3 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Dockser Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Bradford H Dockser, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Dockser Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Dockser Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $23K across 10 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Dockser Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (3 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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