The Dorothy And Marshall M
The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation is a private foundation based in DeWitt/Onondaga County, NY that supports local nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships. The foundation's website states its mission and links to a GrantInterface portal for grant submissions.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York-based nonprofit (particularly Syracuse/Onondaga County) working in community services, education, youth development, arts/culture, workforce training, or capital/capacity projects seeking operating, program, sponsorship, or campaign support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in NY, preferably Syracuse/Onondaga County.
- • Request aligns with operating support, capital/campaign support, arts programs, youth development, or workforce initiatives.
- • Ability to provide financial statements and proof of tax-exempt status.
- • Asks fall within observed ranges (from small awards up to six-figure gifts, including documented $250K grants).
- • Willingness to participate in multi-year installment arrangements where applicable.
Geography
Observed giving is tightly focused in New York, largely centered on Syracuse/Onondaga County; the latest year shows essentially 100% of dollars remaining in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 63 distinct organizations across arts, education, social services and workforce programs, and the foundation added 34 new recipients in 2024, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public GrantInterface application portal, posted submission instructions with rolling deadlines, and a high count of new recipients in 2024 (34 new grantees); multiple years of filings reinforce that new entrants do get funded.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
