Private foundation · EIN 91-2151046 · Forked River, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Donofrio 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: 32 grants paid, $101K total, median $2,500. 88% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$101K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NJ
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ocean County College FoundationToms River, NJEducational fundingfor community college$11K
Community Medical Center FoundationToms River, NJSupport for the centersneuroscience instituteand cancer center$10K
United Way of Ocean CountyWall Township, NJFunding to over 60 health andhuman care programs that areprovided by partner agencies$10K
Toms River Board of EducationToms River, NJ2024 scholarshipfund$6,000
Donovan Catholic High SchoolToms River, NJHigh school2024/2025scholarship awards$5,000
Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ2024/2025Scholarship$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport for childrenbattling cancerand other deadly diseases$5,000
The Frances FoundationHolmdel, NJSupport forchildrenwith cancer$5,000
United Negro College FundWashington, DCAid to under resourcedstudents for tuition& scholarships$5,000
Your Grandmother's CupboardToms River, NJProvde hygiene products,meals, clothing to needy$5,000
Ocean's Harbor HouseToms River, NJProvide shelter, support and services to homeless and vulnerable youth in ocean and monmouth counties$4,600
St Joseph's Grade SchoolToms River, NJGrade school 2024/2025scholarship awards$4,000
Caregivers Volunteers of Central JerseyToms River, NJProvide critical services to homebound seniors$2,500
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundaitonNew York, NYTo fund research intothe cause, care and cureof alzheimers disease$2,500
Interfaith Family SevicesToms River, NJInterfaith ministry providingshelter, meals & assistance to homeless families$2,500
Simon's Soup KitchenSeaside Park, NJProvides hot mealsto those in need in thesurrounding community$2,500
The Italian-American Cultural SocietyToms River, NJ2024 studentscholarship awards$2,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New JerseyAsbury Park, NJOne-on-one mentoringrelationships that ignitethe power & promise of youth$1,500
Fulfill Foodbank of Monmouth & OceanNeptune, NJProvide food to those in need in monmouth& ocean counties$1,500
The Lacey Food Bank IncForked River, NJProvides groceriesto those in needin lacey twp$1,500
Central Regional School DistrictBayville, NJ2024 academicscholarship$1,000
Hope Sheds LightToms River, NJRaise awareness & supportsindividuals throughaddiction recovery$1,000
Ocean County Columbus Day ParadeBrick, NJTo educate public onitalian heritage & culture atannual parade/festival$1,000
Smile Train IncNew York, NYProvides medicalcleft care forchildern$1,000
Jersey Shore Council BsaToms River, NJProvide support forthe boy scout programin ocean county$840
Ocean County Foundation for Vocational and Technical Education IncToms River, NJEducational fundingfor vocational school$760
Ocean County YMCAToms River, NJAssistance for y fundingfor financial membershipto residents$760
Open Arms IncToms River, NJSupport for harbor houseand contact of oceanand monmouth counties$500
St Joseph's Century ClubToms River, NJGrade school 2024/2025scholarship awards$500
Contact of Ocean & Monmoutn CountiesToms River, NJ24 hour crisis intervention & suicide prevention hotline$350
Girl Scouts of the Jersey ShoreFarmingdale, NJProviding programs, services andtraining that will make positiveimpact on girls ages 5 to 17$300
Soroptimist International of Toms RiverToms River, NJFunding for scholarships$200

By state: New Jersey 28 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

The Donofrio Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Forked River, New Jersey, administered in care of Paul J Dalton, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Donofrio 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 The Donofrio Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 32 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Donofrio Foundation give?

New Jersey (28 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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