Private foundation · EIN 72-1486909 · Bedford Hills, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David I Oreck Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $140K total, median $35K. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$140K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Corning Museum of GlassCorning, NYEducational$60K
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NYEducational$50K
Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver, COEducational$20K
USA Weightlifting FoundationColorado Springs, COEducational$10K

By state: New York 2 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

David I Oreck Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bedford Hills, New York, administered in care of Rsm McGlarey Inc, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does David I Oreck Foundation 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 David I Oreck Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 4 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does David I Oreck Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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