Domenica Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Domenica Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Haddon Township, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $21,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$21,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$35.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $801,550 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $839,250 | 19 | $18.9 million |
| 2023 | $801,550 | 20 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 29 | $35.0 million |
How to apply
Domenica 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Domenica Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 26 | $953,023 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $92,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Partnership Schools | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Camden Catholic High School | General purposes | $141,950 |
| Paul VI High School | General purposes | $64,000 |
| 12 Plus | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Lucy Outreach | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Virtua Health Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Cathedral Kitchen | General purposes | $41,700 |
| Guadalupe Family Services | General purposes | $36,620 |
| Joseph's House of Camden | General purposes | $36,236 |
| Camden Community Partnership | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Symphony in C | General purposes | $34,300 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Wholesome Riches | General purposes | $23,750 |
| Gloucester Catholic High School | General purposes | $21,000 |
| Holy Cross Preparatory Academy | General purposes | $18,000 |
| SSJ Neighborhood Center | General purposes | $17,611 |
| Ronald McDonald House SNJ | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Raise the Bar | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Revive South Jersey | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia | General purposes | $12,500 |
| People for the Poor | General purposes | $12,500 |
| St Joseph's Carpenter Society | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Free Books Project | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Patriot Fund | General purposes | $2,650 |
| Heart of Camden | General purposes | $2,379 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | General purposes | $1,800 |
| St Rose of Lima Church | General purposes | $27 |
Officers and trustees
- Adolph Piperno
- Dominic Piperno
- Anthony Piperno
- Margarete Piperno
- Elena Piperno
Questions people ask
Does Domenica Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Domenica Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $21,000.
Who runs Domenica Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Adolph Piperno (President), Dominic Piperno (Treasurer), Anthony Piperno (Secretary) and Margarete Piperno (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Domenica Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.