Joan F Dionne Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joan F Dionne Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,600
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$535,250
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,100 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,100 | 7 | $456,475 |
| 2024 | $21,100 | 7 | $505,270 |
| 2025 | $23,600 | 8 | $535,250 |
How to apply
Joan F Dionne 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $23,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Star Inc Lighting the Way | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Theatre of New Canaan | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Horizons | UnrestictedGrant | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Person to Person | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Visiting Nurses & Hospice of Fairfield | Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan F Dionne
- Elwood B Davis
- Scott Patten
Questions people ask
Does Joan F Dionne Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan F Dionne Family Foundation give?
$23,600 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Joan F Dionne Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan F Dionne (Trustee), Elwood B Davis (Trustee) and Scott Patten (Trustee).