Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $155.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$155.2Mtotal assets
2009IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc has awarded

40 grantees · $3.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Forgotten Harvest $265K
  • University Of Washington Foundation $250K
  • City Of Hope $250K
  • The Empowerment Plan $210K
  • Dumb Friends League $150K
  • Lighthouse Michigan $150K
  • The General Hospital Corp $125K
  • The Brigham And Women's Hospital $125K
  • Childrens Hospital Medical Center $125K
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine $125K
  • University Of Rochester $125K
  • Racquet Up Detroit $120K
  • Michigan Humane Society $103K
  • Mile High United Way $95K
  • Atlantic Impact $78K
  • Food Bank Of The Rockies $77K
  • Vision To Learn $75K
  • Msu Music Program $70K
  • Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw $65K
  • Jewish Federation Of Detroit $57K
  • Anderson Ranch Arts Center $54K
  • Evans Scholar Foundation $51K
  • Samaritas $50K
  • Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels $50K
  • Detroit Horse Power $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$5.3M
  • FY2021$5.8M
  • FY2022$5.3M
  • FY2023$3.5M

About Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
  • EIN205838578
  • IRS ruling2009

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc?

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $155.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc?

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc's EIN is 205838578. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc?

Private foundations like Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundationinc. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.