The Dart-L Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in April 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and represents a significant philanthropic force in the Jewish community. The foundation functions as a non-operating private foundation that makes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$50.2M
-33.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16.7M
-11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Jewish agencies, temples, and schools. Its funding interests include:
- Jewish nonprofits and faith-based organizations
- Educational institutions
- Community and civic engagement
- Health care
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Historical grants have ranged from $100 to over $10,400,000.
How to Apply
. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees to preselected organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across the United States and internationally, with particular emphasis on:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Jerusalem
- Massachusetts
- California
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $275,921,936 (2024)
Annual Giving:
- $75,180,000 (2023)
- $50,180,000 (2024)
Revenue (2024): $57,231,533
- Grants and contributions: $36,776,092
- Investment income and dividends: $10,173,713
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $10,281,132
Expenses (2024): $52,047,735
Revenue (2023): $111,042,060
- Grants and contributions: $74,241,771
- Investment income and dividends: $7,574,466
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $29,170,691
Expenses (2023): $76,800,000
Liabilities: $0 (2023)
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's board includes:
- David Friedman
- Aaron Friedman
- Randy Adler
- David Nagel
- Dan Woods
- Zaid Pervaiz
The foundation is supported by Jacob and Lea Friedman.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FRIEDMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $17,700 |
| AARON FRIEDMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $17,700 |
| RANDY ADLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $23,600 |
| DAVID NAGEL | TRUSTEE | 2 | $24,000 |
| DAN WOODS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $24,000 |
| ZAID PERVAIZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | $23,600 |
Contact Information
Address: 4032 Wilshire Boulevard, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010-3425
Phone: 213-355-1024
EIN: 36-7700006
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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