Dome Construction Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dome Construction Foundation is a private foundation in South San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $355,746 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $730 and the largest $46,903. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$355,746
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$730
- Largest grant$46,903
- Assets$185,306
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $757,485 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $757,485 | 136 | $403,040 |
| 2024 | $355,746 | 116 | $185,306 |
How to apply
Dome Construction Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dome Construction Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 82 | $320,199 |
| New York | 6 | $18,733 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,100 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,540 |
| Georgia | 3 | $1,130 |
| Nevada | 2 | $1,004 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muttville | Contribution provided | $46,903 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Contribution provided | $25,200 |
| Rooms of Hope | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Contribution provided | $17,577 |
| AGC Construction Education Foundation | Contribution provided | $12,875 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | Contribution provided | $12,045 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation | Contribution provided | $10,500 |
| All Stars Project | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Silicon Valley | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| YMCA Urban Services | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly Construction Management Deptartment | Contribution provided | $9,261 |
| San FranciscoMarin Food Bank | Contribution provided | $7,965 |
| San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | Contribution provided | $7,239 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Contribution provided | $6,725 |
| Go Fund Me | Contribution provided | $6,700 |
| Toys for Tots | Contribution provided | $6,408 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Contribution provided | $6,020 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Contribution provided | $5,568 |
| Girls Garage | Contribution provided | $5,050 |
| Food Share of Ventura County | Contribution provided | $5,025 |
| ACE Mentoring Program | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Genesys Works Bay Area | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| The Crayon Initiative | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Woman in Construction Organization | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Childs Voice Schools | Contribution provided | $4,000 |
| Family House | Contribution provided | $3,710 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Contribution provided | $3,206 |
| Hijas Del Campo | Contribution provided | $2,840 |
| Stanford Sierra Youth and Families | Contribution provided | $2,510 |
| Cypress Mandela Training Center | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Mission City Community Fund | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Cookies for Kids Cancer | Contribution provided | $2,100 |
| Project Color Corps | Contribution provided | $2,080 |
| Leap | Contribution provided | $2,063 |
| Edgewood Center for Children and Families | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Bley
- Melissa Berg
- Tamara Berardi
Questions people ask
Does Dome Construction Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dome Construction Foundation give?
$355,746 in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $730.
Who runs Dome Construction Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Bley (President), Melissa Berg (Secretary) and Tamara Berardi (Treasurer).
What does Dome Construction Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.