Chris Dialynas Family Foundation
The Chris Dialynas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. It reported $552,370 in grants to 22 organizations in filing year 2025.
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chris Dialynas Family Foundation gave $552K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $552,370
- +154.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,108
- +108.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,171,032
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chris Dialynas Family Foundation
- 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: 519 30Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 220-9404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chris Dialynas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thompson Foundation for Autism (MO) ($90K). Together the top 10 received $468K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 90 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to Missouri, 6% to the District of Columbia, 4% to Illinois, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chris Dialynas Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2022) to $781K (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $552K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Foundation for Autism (MO) Columbia, MO | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Orange Co Comm Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $72,500 |
| Thompson Autism & Neuro (Choc) Orange, CA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Natalie's Wish Cystinosis Irvine, CA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Cystinosis Research Fund Irvine, CA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundaiton Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| St Albans School Washington, DC | Charitable | $35,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Beat the Streets Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,171,032 | $346,900 | $598,999 | $552,370 | 22 | $552,370 | $300,270 | $354,649 |
| 2024 | $7,424,328 | $265,841 | $271,494 | $216,750 | 18 | $216,750 | $211,097 | $362,313 |
| 2023 | $7,429,981 | $1,252,568 | $218,085 | $214,100 | 16 | $214,100 | $1,248,583 | $345,703 |
| 2022 | $6,406,994 | $31,695 | $187,788 | $184,000 | 13 | $184,000 | $28,709 | $365,289 |
| 2021 | $6,549,087 | $65,491 | $417,028 | $413,500 | 21 | — | $61,963 | $363,132 |
| 2020 | $6,900,624 | $59,809 | $771,797 | $781,000 | 5 | — | $69,012 | $363,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chris Dialynas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $355K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including autism and cystinosis-related charities, a hospital foundation, schools and colleges, and youth-serving organizations. For example, Beat the Streets–Los Angeles says it cultivates youth development in underserved communities through wrestling programs; Mountains Community Hospital Foundation says it secures financial support for health care in the mountains community; and Girls Incorporated says it aims to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold through educational programs and activities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $552,370. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $90,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $90,000 to Thompson Foundation for Autism, $72,500 to Orange County Community Foundation, $70,000 to Thompson Autism & Neuro (CHOC), $55,000 to Natalie’s Wish Cystinosis, and $45,000 to Cystinosis Research Fund. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Hoag Hospital Foundation, $35,000 to St. Albans School, and $20,000 each to University of Chicago Booth School, Pomona College, and Beat the Streets Los Angeles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris P. Dialynas as president and Sheri Horne Dialynas as secretary/CFO.
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation is led by Chris P. Dialynas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris P. Dialynas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheri Horne Dialynas
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chris Dialynas Family Foundation
How much does Chris Dialynas Family Foundation give each year?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation gave $552K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $217K across 18 grants.
What is Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,108, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chris Dialynas Family Foundation give grants?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (16%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (4 grants), Newport Beach, CA (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Corona Del Mar, CA (2 grants).
Does Chris Dialynas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thompson Foundation for Autism (MO) ($90,000), Orange Co Comm Foundation ($72,500) and Thompson Autism & Neuro (Choc) ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chris Dialynas Family Foundation?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $552K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chris Dialynas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including autism and cystinosis-related charities, a hospital foundation, schools and colleges, and youth-serving organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chris Dialynas Family Foundation?
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 Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's EIN?
Chris Dialynas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0693259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Chris Dialynas Family Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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