Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $487,749 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,073 and the largest $245,000. 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$487,749
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,073
- Largest grant$245,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $487,344 the year before.
54% 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 | $487,344 | 34 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $487,749 | 39 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family 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.
What Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $472,415 |
| Missouri | 1 | $6,386 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,073 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Charitable giving | $245,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | Charitable giving | $57,727 |
| St Mary of the Immaculate Conception | Charitable giving | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | Charitable giving | $30,000 |
| Presentation High School | Charitable giving | $11,500 |
| Saint Francis High School | Charitable giving | $11,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Charitable giving | $10,500 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School | Charitable giving | $8,575 |
| Best Buddies | Charitable giving | $8,029 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Charitable giving | $7,290 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable giving | $6,736 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Charitable giving | $6,386 |
| Jesuits West | Charitable giving | $6,025 |
| Children's Musical Theatre San Jose | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Foundation | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School | Charitable giving | $3,550 |
| Wam at Cleveland Clinic | Charitable giving | $3,000 |
| Valle Monte League | Charitable giving | $3,000 |
| American Cancer | Charitable giving | $2,073 |
| Concern Foundation | Charitable giving | $1,550 |
| All Stars Helping Kids | Charitable giving | $1,500 |
| Saint Mary's | Charitable giving | $1,500 |
| Pacific Disaster Centerorg | Charitable giving | $1,500 |
| Front Door | Charitable giving | $1,200 |
| CMT San Jose | Charitable giving | $1,061 |
| Pivotalnoworg | Charitable giving | $1,050 |
| Southbay Teen Challenge | Charitable giving | $1,034 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Gatos | Charitable giving | $1,030 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Charitable giving | $525 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Charitable giving | $515 |
| Neighborhood Funders Grouporg | Charitable giving | $515 |
| Caritasorg | Charitable giving | $500 |
| Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church | Charitable giving | $500 |
| St Christopher's School | Charitable giving | $203 |
| The Phi Beta Kappa Society | Charitable giving | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- F Matthew Dinapoli
- Gretchen Dinapoli
- Madison Dinapoli
- Tina Castaneda
Questions people ask
Does Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation give?
$487,749 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,073.
Who runs Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Matthew Dinapoli (Trustee), Gretchen Dinapoli (Trustee), Madison Dinapoli (Trustee) and Tina Castaneda (Trustee).
What does Matt & Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.