R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash
Preselected recipients only
R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $615,500 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $57,500. 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$615,500
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $493,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $513,000 | 38 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $493,000 | 38 | $15.3 million |
| 2025 | $615,500 | 41 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash 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 R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 10 | $248,333 |
| California | 17 | $201,167 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $27,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Country Day School | Unrestricted general | $57,500 |
| Christ Church of the Ascension School | Unrestricted general | $41,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | Unrestricted general | $36,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted general | $35,667 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - PHX | Unrestricted general | $32,000 |
| Freedom 4 Youth | Unrestricted general | $24,000 |
| The Taft School Corporation | Unrestricted general | $23,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted general | $23,000 |
| Sadie Nash Leadership Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Western Spirit Museum of the West Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Riviera Ridge School | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Cate School | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| University of Virginia | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Race Day Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $14,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists School Inc | Unrestricted general | $12,833 |
| Mila's Miracle Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $11,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundations Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Unrestricted general | $5,500 |
| Shelterbox USA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Educational Radio | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Newberg Animal Shelter Friends | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara School of Squash | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Student Communication | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Mended Little Hearts | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Firestone
- Gay F Wray
- Susan F Semegen
- Timothy F Wray
- Nicholas Firestone
- Lucy D Firestone
- Mary C Firestone
- Sarah Semegen
- Mark Semegen
- Laurie Wray
- Maryanne H Wray
Questions people ask
Does R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash give?
$615,500 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Firestone (Trustee/President), Gay F Wray (Chairman), Susan F Semegen (Trustee) and Timothy F Wray (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does R Firestone Fdn-Dima-Cash fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.