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The Diem Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Clemente, California · EIN 376585236

The Diem Foundation is a private foundation in San Clemente, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,100 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $14,650 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$17,40014$0
2023$14,6509$0
2024$14,1007$286,408

How to apply

The Diem 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$9,100
Hawaii1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvary Chapel
San Clemente, CA
General$6,000
American Renaisance Academy
Kapolei, HI
General$5,000
Testimony Life
San Clemente, CA
General$1,500
Casa Rom Culture Ctr
San Clemente, CA
General$1,000
11-99 CHP Foundation
Fullerton, CA
General$250
Society of Mayflower
Glendora, CA
General$250
Daily Hope
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
General$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Diem Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Diem Foundation give?

$14,100 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Diem Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists D W Diem (Trustee).

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