The Dinan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dinan Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$92.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.0 million | 68 | $95.5 million |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 56 | $92.5 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 38 | $92.5 million |
How to apply
The Dinan 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 The Dinan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $4.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $632,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $588,954 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $225,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $187,625 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rockefeller University | University education | $2.0 million |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | General | $1.3 million |
| The Trustees of The University of Penn | University education | $588,954 |
| Smith College | College education | $500,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation | Advanced patient care services | $200,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Hospital for childhood cancer and pediatric diseas | $200,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | Specialty hospital care | $194,200 |
| USA Wrestling | Youth organized sports | $187,625 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | University education | $100,000 |
| 101 East 69th Street Conservancy | General | $83,333 |
| North Salem Open Land Foundation | Land resources | $75,000 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation | Art & culture | $50,000 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Art & culture | $50,000 |
| Beat the Streets Wrestling Club | Youth organized sports | $30,000 |
| Bancroft School | General | $25,000 |
| Dubin Breast Center | Specialty hospital care | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Environmental preservation | $23,000 |
| Jazz House Kids | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Washington International Horse Show | General | $12,250 |
| Beat the Streets | Youth organized sports | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | Animal care | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Art & culture | $5,000 |
| Educations Rocks Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| american Prairie Foundation | General | $4,500 |
| Horace Mann School | Secondary education | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nursing services | $2,500 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | Arts & culture | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $1,800 |
| Refugees International | General | $1,800 |
| The 36 East 62nd Street Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | Art & culture | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Park Strategic Capital Fund II LP | General | $30 |
| Balance Point Capital Partners IV LP | General | $13 |
Officers and trustees
- James G Dinan
- Elizabeth Miller
- Zachary M Dinan
- Katherine A Dinan
Questions people ask
Does The Dinan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dinan Family Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs The Dinan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James G Dinan (Director), Elizabeth Miller (Director), Zachary M Dinan (Board Member) and Katherine A Dinan (Board Member).
What does The Dinan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.