Private foundation · EIN 85-4321534 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dentinger Family 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, $71K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$71K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miracosta Comunity CollegeOceanside, CAOperational$25K
Montgomery County Community Colege FoundationBlue Bell, PAOperational$25K
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CAOperational$15K
Dolores Mission ChurchLos Angeles, CAOperational$6,000

By state: California 3 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Dentinger Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Dentinger Family 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 Dentinger Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 4 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Dentinger Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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