The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.9 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$9.9 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$290 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.1 million | 20 | $189 million |
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 37 | $230 million |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 49 | $290 million |
How to apply
The James and Judith K Dimon 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 James and Judith K Dimon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $5.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $800,386 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $235,139 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,067 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Public Schools | Program support | $1.5 million |
| New Visions for Public Schools | Program support | $1.3 million |
| 92nd Street Y | Program support | $1.1 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Daf) | Program support | $1.1 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Daf) | Program support | $1.0 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Daf) | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Big Picture Company Inc | Program support | $800,386 |
| Careerwise New York Inc | Program support | $500,148 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc | Wendy novak diabetes institute | $250,000 |
| Harvard College | Program support | $200,139 |
| Brothers for Life Organization Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Program support | $100,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Center for research, prevention and treatment of hpv-related cancers | $100,000 |
| NYU Langone Health System | Program support | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Ukranian relief effort | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Program support | $72,500 |
| Children's Aid Society | Program support | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Program support | $35,000 |
| Horizons at Norwalk Community College | Program support | $25,067 |
| Anti- Defamation League | Program support | $25,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico of New York | Program support | $25,000 |
| Dreamyard Project | Program support | $25,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Program support | $25,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Julliard School | Program support | $25,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | Community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bronx River Alliance | Program support | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Covenant House International | Program support | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Love rocks event & program support | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ny City Center Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Storyville Center for the Spoken Word Inc | Promoting the art and craft of storytelling | $10,000 |
| The Kitchen | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support for arthur butler preserve | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Dimon
- Judith K Dimon
- Joan Kent
- Dr Theodore Dimon
- Tamara Bechara
Questions people ask
Does The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation give?
$9.9 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Dimon (Director), Judith K Dimon (President, Treas, Director), Joan Kent (Secretary, Director) and Dr Theodore Dimon (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The James and Judith K Dimon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.