The Donofrio Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Donofrio Foundation is a private foundation in Forked River, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,824 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,680. 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$100,824
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,680
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $105,435 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,435 | 34 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $100,824 | 32 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Donofrio Foundation 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 The Donofrio Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 28 | $87,324 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County College Foundation | Educational fundingfor community college | $10,680 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Support for the centersneuroscience instituteand cancer center | $10,334 |
| United Way of Ocean County | Funding to over 60 health andhuman care programs that areprovided by partner agencies | $10,000 |
| Toms River Board of Education | 2024 scholarshipfund | $6,000 |
| Donovan Catholic High School | High school2024/2025scholarship awards | $5,000 |
| Georgian Court University | 2024/2025Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support for childrenbattling cancerand other deadly diseases | $5,000 |
| The Frances Foundation | Support forchildrenwith cancer | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Aid to under resourcedstudents for tuition& scholarships | $5,000 |
| Your Grandmother's Cupboard | Provde hygiene products,meals, clothing to needy | $5,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Provide shelter, support and services to homeless and vulnerable youth in ocean and monmouth counties | $4,600 |
| St Joseph's Grade School | Grade school 2024/2025scholarship awards | $4,000 |
| Caregivers Volunteers of Central Jersey | Provide critical services to homebound seniors | $2,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundaiton | To fund research intothe cause, care and cureof alzheimers disease | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Family Sevices | Interfaith ministry providingshelter, meals & assistance to homeless families | $2,500 |
| Simon's Soup Kitchen | Provides hot mealsto those in need in thesurrounding community | $2,500 |
| The Italian-American Cultural Society | 2024 studentscholarship awards | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | One-on-one mentoringrelationships that ignitethe power & promise of youth | $1,500 |
| Fulfill Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean | Provide food to those in need in monmouth& ocean counties | $1,500 |
| The Lacey Food Bank Inc | Provides groceriesto those in needin lacey twp | $1,500 |
| Central Regional School District | 2024 academicscholarship | $1,000 |
| Hope Sheds Light | Raise awareness & supportsindividuals throughaddiction recovery | $1,000 |
| Ocean County Columbus Day Parade | To educate public onitalian heritage & culture atannual parade/festival | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Provides medicalcleft care forchildern | $1,000 |
| Jersey Shore Council Bsa | Provide support forthe boy scout programin ocean county | $840 |
| Ocean County Foundation for Vocational and Technical Education Inc | Educational fundingfor vocational school | $760 |
| Ocean County YMCA | Assistance for y fundingfor financial membershipto residents | $760 |
| Open Arms Inc | Support for harbor houseand contact of oceanand monmouth counties | $500 |
| St Joseph's Century Club | Grade school 2024/2025scholarship awards | $500 |
| Contact of Ocean & Monmoutn Counties | 24 hour crisis intervention & suicide prevention hotline | $350 |
| Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore | Providing programs, services andtraining that will make positiveimpact on girls ages 5 to 17 | $300 |
| Soroptimist International of Toms River | Funding for scholarships | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Dalton
- Linda D'onofrio
- Stephen D'onofrio
Questions people ask
Does The Donofrio Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Donofrio Foundation give?
$100,824 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Donofrio Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul J Dalton (Trustee), Linda D'onofrio (Trustee) and Stephen D'onofrio (Trustee).
What does The Donofrio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.