Golden Dome Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Golden Dome Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Holmdel, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $12.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $180,000 and the largest $10.6 million. 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$12.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$180,000
- Largest grant$10.6 million
- Assets$90.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9.4 million the year before.
20% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 5 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $9.4 million | 4 | $97.9 million |
| 2025 | $12.0 million | 5 | $90.0 million |
How to apply
Golden Dome 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 Golden Dome Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $12.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Health Foundation Inc | Installment pledge to go towards the dr. Robert h. Harris emergency care center at bayshore medical center and towards the dr. Robert h. Harris scholarship at ocean medical center. | $10.6 million |
| Other Charitable Contributions | Charitable donation | $1.1 million |
| Allaire Community Farm | To help fund the organization mission of rescuing animals and training special needs people, equine and animal therapy to the community with special needs, anxiety, depression and ptsd and showing urban and suburban students the importance of healthy eating. | $180,000 |
| Oak Hill Academy | Charitable donation | $95,000 |
| Bayshore Medical Center Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Harris
- Charles Grinnell
- Paul Petigrow
- Judy Loli
Questions people ask
Does Golden Dome Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Golden Dome Foundation Inc give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $180,000.
Who runs Golden Dome Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Harris (President), Charles Grinnell (Trustee), Paul Petigrow (Trustee) and Judy Loli (Trustee).
What does Golden Dome Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.