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Also known as: JAMES M DORAN TRUSTEE
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Dornam Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $105K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Ohio. According to available records, Dornam Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $486K, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $142K and $174K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $174K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and Ohio and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dornam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, OH, MA.
Dornam Foundation has distributed a total of $486K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Dornam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dornam Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Putnam | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Doran-Paley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James M Doran | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$486K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors Job BankJOB ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS. CHALLENGE GRANT MATCHES AND "BIRDIES FOR CHARITY" SPONSORSHIP | West Hartford, CT | $50K | 2024 |
| John Carroll UniversityJAMES M. DORAN '55 SCHOLARSHIP FOR MBA STUDENTS | University Heights, OH | $25K | 2024 |
| Steubenville Catholic SchoolsCATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Steubenville, OH | $15K | 2024 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic ChurchesFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES | Toronto, OH | $12K | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater HartfordCOUNSELING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT | West Hartford, CT | $10K | 2024 |
| Fidelity CharitableCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $8K | 2024 |
| Read To A Child$2,500.00 FOR HARTFORD PROGRAMMING AND $5,500 FOR READ ALOUD MENTORING PROGRAM | Wellesley, MA | $8K | 2024 |
| Mandell Jewish Community CenterRENOVATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PLAYGROUNDS AND NEW PEGGOTTY PLAYHOUSE | West Hartford, CT | $7K | 2024 |
| Kingswood Oxford School$3,000 FOR FINANCIAL AID AND $3,000 FOR UNRESTRICTED USE | West Hartford, CT | $6K | 2024 |
| Archdiocese Of HartfordARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL | Hartford, CT | $6K | 2024 |
| Church Of St Peter ClaverPARISH ANNUAL COLLECTION | West Hartford, CT | $6K | 2024 |
| Connecticut CollegeFUNDING FOR TWO SCHOLARSHIPS OF $3,000 EACH | New London, CT | $6K | 2024 |
| Uconn FoundationDIRECTED GIFT OPTION TO THE TUMOR GENOMICS FUND | Storrs, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Central And Northeastern ConnecticutUNITED WAY'S COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN | Hartford, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| St Francisst Joseph Catholic Women'S ClubFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES | Toronto, OH | $500 | 2024 |
| Catholic Central High School Scholarship FundFINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIPS | Steubenville, OH | $12K | 2023 |
| Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE FELLOWSHIP HALL A/V FUND | West Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Of Greater HartfordGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving - Catalyst Endowment FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Women'S ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Toronto, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Forward With FaithGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE HARTFORD BISHOPS' FOUNDATION | Bloomfield, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| West Hartford YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT | West Hartford, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Town That Cares - West Hartford Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | West Hartford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Food ShareGENERAL SUPPORT | Bloomfield, CT | $1K | 2022 |