The Derfner Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 133661341 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Derfner Foundation has awarded $43.1M across 448 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Derfner Foundation funds
The Derfner Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, faith-based (jewish), health care.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery UNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery UNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2017 |
| Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery UNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Derfner Foundation
The Derfner Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Derfner Foundation
- Does The Derfner Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Derfner Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Derfner Foundation fund?
- The Derfner Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Derfner Foundation give in grants?
- The Derfner Foundation reported $8.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $43.1M over 448 grants.
- Where is The Derfner Foundation located?
- The Derfner Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133661341.
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