Diamond Mind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Diamond Mind Foundation is a private foundation in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,238 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,688 and the largest $30,000. 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$106,238
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,688
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,418 the year before.
90% 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 | $25,418 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $106,238 | 20 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Diamond Mind 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 Diamond Mind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,900 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $13,486 |
| Texas | 3 | $8,155 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,875 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $998 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humanility | Grant | $30,000 |
| Dr Naomi Wolf (Sherman P Bennett Award Recepient) | Grant / award | $20,000 |
| Formerfedsgroup Freedom Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Publius Non Profit Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Smart Tandem LLC | General operating support, film production assistance | $5,005 |
| America First Legal | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Code of Vets Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| SJS Consulting | General operating support, book writing assistance | $5,000 |
| Americas's Future | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Givesendgo | General operating support | $2,875 |
| Trinity Preparatory Academy | Education | $2,500 |
| Georgetown Preparatory School | Education | $1,000 |
| Mtva | General operating support | $900 |
| Andrew Lopez | Research | $675 |
| Allograph LLC | General operating support, book writing assistance | $650 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General operating support | $550 |
| Our Country Our Choice | General operating support | $500 |
| Moms for Liberty | Grant | $498 |
| Council of District of Columbia | General operating support | $486 |
| Constitutional Sheriff | Subscription, cspoa.org | $99 |
Officers and trustees
- Vladimir Novikov
- Katherine Novikov
Questions people ask
Does Diamond Mind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diamond Mind Foundation give?
$106,238 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,688.
Who runs Diamond Mind Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vladimir Novikov (Trustee) and Katherine Novikov (Trustee).
What does Diamond Mind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.