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Dimatteo Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 364144593

Dimatteo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0002$581,162
2024$30,0002$618,799
2025$30,0003$660,578

How to apply

Dimatteo 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dimatteo Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$30,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
Community and family support programs$15,000
Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
Dundee, IL
Environmental conservation and preservation$10,000
College Bound Opportunities
Highland Park, IL
Support for student college success$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dimatteo Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Dimatteo Family Foundation give?

$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Dimatteo Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James S Dimatteo (President, Director), Sarah S Dimatteo (Vice President, Director) and Annie RF Laughton (Treasurer, Secretary, Dire).

What does Dimatteo Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and education.

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