Private foundation · EIN 45-6655317 · Los Gatos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Family 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: 39 grants paid, $488K total, median $2,073. 79% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$488K
Median grant
$2,073
Stays in CA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CACharitable giving$245K
Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CACharitable giving$58K
St Mary of the Immaculate ConceptionLos Gatos, CACharitable giving$35K
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CACharitable giving$30K
Presentation High SchoolSan Jose, CACharitable giving$12K
Saint Francis High SchoolMountain View, CACharitable giving$11K
Montalvo Arts CenterSaratoga, CACharitable giving$11K
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High SchoolSan Jose, CACharitable giving$8,575
Best BuddiesCulver City, CACharitable giving$8,029
Loaves & FishesSan Jose, CACharitable giving$7,290
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CACharitable giving$6,736
Boys & Girls ClubSt Louis, MOCharitable giving$6,386
Jesuits WestLos Gatos, CACharitable giving$6,025
Children's Musical Theatre San JoseSan Jose, CACharitable giving$5,000
Happy Hollow FoundationSan Jose, CACharitable giving$5,000
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable giving$5,000
Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolSan Jose, CACharitable giving$3,550
Wam at Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHCharitable giving$3,000
Valle Monte LeagueSan Jose, CACharitable giving$3,000
American CancerAtlanta, GACharitable giving$2,073
Concern FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable giving$1,550
All Stars Helping KidsCupertino, CACharitable giving$1,500
Saint Mary'sMoraga, CACharitable giving$1,500
Pacific Disaster CenterorgKihei, HICharitable giving$1,500
Front DoorBlue Ash, OHCharitable giving$1,200
Cmt San JoseSan Jose, CACharitable giving$1,061
PivotalnoworgSan Jose, CACharitable giving$1,050
Southbay Teen ChallengeSan Jose, CACharitable giving$1,034
Jewish Federation of Los GatosLos Gatos, CACharitable giving$1,030
Cal Poly FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CACharitable giving$1,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySan Francisco, CACharitable giving$1,000
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable giving$1,000
Our House Grief Support CenterWoodland Hills, CACharitable giving$525
Humane Society of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CACharitable giving$515
Neighborhood Funders GrouporgSan Francisco, CACharitable giving$515
CaritasorgPalazzo, ITCharitable giving$500
Our Lady of Angels Catholic ChurchBrooklyn, NYCharitable giving$500
St Christopher's SchoolSan Jose, CACharitable giving$203
The Phi Beta Kappa SocietyWashington, DCCharitable giving$175

By state: California 31 · Missouri 1 · Ohio 2 · Georgia 1 · Hawaii 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Gatos, California, administered in care of F Matthew Dinapoli, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Family 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 Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $488K across 39 grants, a median of $2,073.

Where does Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Family Foundation give?

California (31 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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