Donum Dei Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Donum Dei Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Summit, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$51.6 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
63% 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 | $2.1 million | 18 | $47.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 20 | $51.6 million |
How to apply
Donum Dei 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 Donum Dei Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $920,000 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $440,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $175,000 |
| New York | 3 | $160,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Mary Academy | General | $250,000 |
| Seton Hall Prep | General | $250,000 |
| Dominican Nuns | General | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund | General | $200,000 |
| Saint Francis Xavier School | General | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Diocese of Tshumbe | General | $200,000 |
| Dominican Nuns | General | $200,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota | General | $140,000 |
| Trinity Missions | General | $135,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota | General | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Parish | General | $100,000 |
| Dominican Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | General | $50,000 |
| World on Fire Catholic Ministries | General | $50,000 |
| Trinity Missions | General | $40,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Renewal | General | $20,000 |
| Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts | General | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General | $10,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M McCormick
- Ann T McCormick
- Brian T McCormick
Questions people ask
Does Donum Dei Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donum Dei Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Donum Dei Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James M McCormick (President, Treasurer), Ann T McCormick (Vice President, Secretary) and Brian T McCormick (Trustee).
What does Donum Dei Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.