Private foundation · EIN 85-2326489 · East Brunswick, New Jersey · Human services

Din Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (No - requests are reviewed upon receipt.) and its median grant is $40K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $730K total, median $40K. 50% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on rewards.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$730K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in NJ
50%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No - requests are reviewed upon receipt.
Assets
$25M

How to apply

No special forms needed. Contact: Kathleen Colbert, C/O Wg 1200 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, Nj, 7328463000 Deadlines: No - requests are reviewed upon receipt. Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on rewards.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gift of Adoption FundNorthbrook, ILAssistance in adoption of vulnerable children providing them permanent families and chance to thrive.$350K
Good Counsel HomesSecaucus, NJAssistance in fostering a nurturing, safe family environment for pregnant mothers and their children.$250K
Doctors Without BoardersNew York, NYProviding international medical support.$50K
Sisters of St Joseph of BostonBoston, MAAiding communities in worship and unity through mass services.$30K
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of NewarkNewark, NJTo provide funding for the catholic community in and around newark.$25K
Center for Great ExpectationsSomerset, NJAiding single mothers through providing homes and education.$25K

By state: Illinois 1 · New Jersey 3 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Din Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Brunswick, New Jersey, administered in care of Kathleen Colbert, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Din Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No special forms needed. Deadlines: No - requests are reviewed upon receipt..

How much does Din Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $730K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Din Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), New Jersey (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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