Private foundation · EIN 38-3419348 · Livonia, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 73 grants paid, $562K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
73
$562K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.6M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy High SchoolFarmington Hills, MIEducation$32K
Right to LifeLivonia, MIGeneral support$30K
Society of the Catholic ApostolateWyandotte, MIGeneral support$25K
Angels PlaceSouthfield, MIGeneral support$20K
Detroit Cristo Rey HsDetroit, MIGeneral support$20K
The Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$20K
Univ of Detroit Jesuit HsDetroit, MIScholarship$20K
The Pajama ProgramLivonia, MIGeneral support$16K
Mi Work MattersLivonia, MIGeneral support$15K
Ss Peter and Paul Jesuit ChurchDetroit, MIGeneral support$15K
Ladies of Charity of St VincenBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral support$14K
Cares of Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$13K
Cabrini ClinicDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
Farmington DdaFarmington, MIGeneral support$10K
Gesu Catholic SchoolDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
Grace Centers of HopePontiac, MIGeneral support$10K
Guidance CenterSouthgate, MIGeneral support$10K
Have Faith in HaitiSouthfield, MIGeneral support$10K
Holy Redeemer Catholic SchoolDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
Loyola High SchoolDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
St Christine Christian ServicesDetroit, MIGeneral support$10K
St Dominic OutreachDetroit, MIHomeless shelter$10K
Starr CommonwealthMichigan, MIGeneral support$10K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIChild welfare$10K
Better Way DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral support$8,000
Brilliant DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral support$8,000
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIGeneral support$8,000
Cass Community Social ServicesDetroit, MIGeneral support$8,000
Monastery of the Blessed SacraFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$8,000
Song and Spirit Institute of PeaceRoyal Oak, MIGeneral support$8,000
Vets Returning HomeRoseville, MIGeneral support$8,000
Building Beds 4 KidsOak Park, MIGeneral support$5,000
Childrens Reach Out FundMilford, MIGeneral support$5,000
Christ the King Catholic SchoolDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Commonground Res & Crisis CtrPontiac, MIGeneral support$5,000
Covenant Community CareDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Deo Gratias DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Dominican Sisters of MaryAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$5,000
Epiphany Elevaton CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Focus HopeDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Haven FdnBrewer, MEGeneral funding$5,000
Jesuit Refugee ServiceDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Journey to HousingDearborn Heights, MIGeneral support$5,000
LighthousePontiac, MIGeneral support$5,000
Manna Community MealDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Marys MantleSouthfield, MIGeneral support$5,000
Mother and Unborn Baby CareSouthfield, MIGeneral support$5,000
Poverty Solutions at UofmAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$5,000
Saints for Tomorrow FundFarmington Hills, MIEducation$5,000
Samaritan CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
Sanctum HouseRoyal Oak, MIGeneral support$5,000
St Aloysius ParishDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
St Calre of Montefalco CatholicGrosse Pointe Park, MIGeneral support$5,000
St Moses the Black ParishDetroit, MIGeneral support$5,000
LA CASA GuadalupeDetroit, MIGeneral support$3,000
Racquet Up DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral support$3,000
St Vincent de Paul SocietyDetroit, MIGeneral support$3,000
Global Health ChartiesFarmington, MIGeneral support$2,500
St Francis Camp on the LakeJerome, MIGeneral support$2,500
Dominican Literacy CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$2,000

By state: Michigan 67 · Maine 1 · New York 3 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Livonia, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $562K across 73 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation give?

Michigan (67 grants), Maine (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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