Private foundation · San Carlos, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Dore Orenstein Foundation Inc.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $10,540
- Typical grant
- $180 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $360, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital Campaign”
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $127,608
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128K | $11K | 3 |
| 2023 | $130K | $11K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Andrew FradkinPresident
- Robert GraifmanDirector
- Richard SteinDirector
- Mark SchiffDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Capital Campaign (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt | Nashville, Davidson County | Capital Campaign | $10K |
| Chabad Student Center at Vanderbilt | Nashville, Davidson County | General Operating Support | $360 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Nashville, Davidson County | General Operating Support | $180 |