Diamondston Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Diamondston Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$136,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,575 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $91,100 | 32 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $125,575 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $136,000 | 50 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Diamondston Foundation Inc 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 Diamondston Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $64,750 |
| California | 6 | $30,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $21,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Welcome Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation NJ Cha | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gender Equity Policy Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Asali | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation Ansche Chesed | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Bridge | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Bronx Defenders | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Anikaya Akhra Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Beyond Bond & Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Common Good | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fu | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Immigration Law | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pregnancy Justice | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Victim Rights Law Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian As | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rehabilitation Though the Arts | Charitable | $1,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Help in Park Slope | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Human Rights First | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Kids in Need of Defence | Charitable | $1,250 |
| The Door | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservat | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Tree of Life Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Treehouse Shakers | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Uptown Film Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Margolin
- David Margolin
- Susan Smith
- Barabara Margolin
Questions people ask
Does Diamondston Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diamondston Foundation Inc give?
$136,000 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Diamondston Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Margolin (President Tr), David Margolin (Vice Preside), Susan Smith (Vice Preside) and Barabara Margolin (Secretary).
What does Diamondston Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and international.