Private foundation · EIN 47-3400712 · Holmdel, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Golden Dome 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $12M total, median $180K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$12M
Median grant
$180K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$89M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meridian Health Foundation IncWall, NJInstallment pledge to go towards the dr. robert h. harris emergency care center at bayshore medical center and towards the dr. robert h. ha…$11M
Other Charitable ContributionsMiscellaneous, NJCharitable donation$1.1M
Allaire Community FarmWall, NJTo help fund the organization mission of rescuing animals and training special needs people, equine and animal therapy to the community wit…$180K
Oak Hill AcademyLincroft, NJCharitable donation$95K
Bayshore Medical Center FoundationEdison, NJCharitable donation$10K

About this foundation

Golden Dome Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Holmdel, New Jersey, administered in care of Mary Ellen Harris, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Golden Dome Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Golden Dome Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $12M across 5 grants, a median of $180K.

Where does Golden Dome Foundation give?

New Jersey (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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