Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hamden, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with 90% of grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut and most of the remainder to Massachusetts organizations.
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc gave $77K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,850
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,201
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $724,353
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 64, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Fred D Sette PO Box 5366, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: (203) 288-3367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nurturing Minds Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 301 grants of 301 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Connecticut recipients (90%), followed by Massachusetts (8%), Iowa (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 64 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $81K (2022). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurturing Minds Inc Newtonville, MA | General Support for the Sega Education | $5,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT | General Support for the Neuroscience Center Fund | $5,000 |
| Amity Charitable Trust Stratford, CT | Amity Golf Classic - 2024 Annual Sponsor | $4,100 |
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra New Haven, CT | General Support for the Arts | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | General Support for Children's Medical Needs | $2,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam, CT | General Support for the Arts | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hartford, CT | General Support for the 2023 Build a Thon | $2,000 |
| Italian American Historical Society East Haven, CT | General Support for the Arts | $2,000 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | General Support for the Endowed Scholarship Education | $2,000 |
| Shubert Performing Arts the Capa Development Department New Haven, CT | General Support for the Shubert Theater Capa Arts | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $724,353 | $103,482 | $138,984 | $76,850 | 64 | $105,016 | $70,891 | $66,790 |
| 2024 | $759,855 | $105,535 | $135,664 | $75,100 | 62 | $103,222 | $73,148 | $66,439 |
| 2023 | $789,503 | $77,869 | $135,537 | $78,350 | 59 | $104,436 | $46,768 | $62,543 |
| 2022 | $847,171 | $78,734 | $145,365 | $81,000 | 60 | $101,966 | $37,715 | $67,276 |
| 2021 | $913,802 | $159,539 | $138,795 | $78,500 | 56 | $97,425 | $121,837 | $76,781 |
| 2020 | $893,058 | $82,603 | $135,204 | $77,300 | 55 | — | $46,436 | $72,351 |
| 2019 | $945,659 | $117,724 | $143,777 | $80,050 | 56 | — | $80,881 | $68,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, educational institutions, health care, and other charitable organizations. For example, Yale New Haven Hospital says its mission is to provide patient care, teaching, research, and service to its communities; Nurturing Minds Inc says it supports education, life skills, and entrepreneurship for vulnerable girls in Tanzania; and the an individual recipient Symphony Orchestra says it enriches Connecticut’s cultural landscape through performances and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $76,850. Awards ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $5,000 each to Nurturing Minds Inc and Yale New Haven Hospital; $4,100 to Amity Charitable Trust; and $2,500 to the an individual recipient Symphony Orchestra. Other grants included $2,000 each to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Goodspeed Opera House, Habitat for Humanity, Quinnipiac University, and St Martin de Porres Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vera Dedominicis as president; Fred D Sette as secretary; and Enzo Dedominicis, Robert McNally, Luisa Dedominicis, and Nunzia Dedominicis as directors. The filing notes that Nunzia Dedominicis joined in May 2025.
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc is led by Vera Dedominicis, President on every filing since 2024; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vera Dedominicis
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Luisa Dedominicis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Robert McNally
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Enzo Dedominicis Left
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Nunzia Dedominicis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Fred D. Sette
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dante Dedominicis (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Enzo Dedominicis (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Fred D Sette (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc
How much does Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc give each year?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc gave $77K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 62 grants.
What is Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,201, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc give grants?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (22 grants), Hartford, CT (13 grants), Hamden, CT (5 grants) and Farmington, CT (3 grants).
Does Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nurturing Minds Inc ($5,000), Yale New Haven Hospital ($5,000) and Amity Charitable Trust ($4,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc reported $724K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, educational institutions, health care, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1002402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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