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The Dorian Fund is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Robert Kahn. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $628K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2010 to $1.5M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. According to available records, The Dorian Fund has made 9 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $5K in 2020 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $33K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $515 to $15K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
The Dorian Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC.
The Dorian Fund has distributed a total of $65K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $515 to $15K.
The Dorian Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Projects, activities and services related to gay and lesbian health care issues, including but not limited to, funding for aids research, health care, education and support.
The Dorian Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kahn | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| David Valentine | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$86K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons FoundationHORIZONS PROVIDES SUPPORT (FINANCIAL GRANTS AND MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE) TO OTHER QUALIFYING TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Maitri Compassionate CareFUNDING TO HOSPICE AND RESPITE CARE FACILITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AIDS. | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Human Rights CampaignTO SUPPORT EQUALITY INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $615 | 2023 |
| FoodwiseTO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY | San Francisco, CA | $515 | 2023 |
| MaitriTHE GRANT IS FOR CORE/UNRESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR CHRONICALLY ILL PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. MAITRI IS ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S MOST RESPECTED AND VALUED RESOURCES IN PROVIDING CARE TO PEOPLE SEVERELY DEBILITATED BY AIDS. | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| AlturiSUPPORT IN CULTURAL RELIGION AND POLITICS DISCRIMINATION AND EQUILITY - HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION, SAFETY TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX ISSUES. | West Hollywood, CA | $2K | 2022 |
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