D M Dilella Family Foundation
D M Dilella Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $213,800, with listed recipients including educational, cultural, and other charitable organizations.
D M Dilella Family Foundation at a glance
In short: D M Dilella Family Foundation gave $214K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,800
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,253
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,119,568
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D M Dilella Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1007 N Vista Del Mar Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (215) 575-2405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D M Dilella Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of the American Revolution ($50K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 77 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 9% to New York, and 2% each to Rhode Island, Alabama, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is D M Dilella Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $624K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $50,000 |
| Founding Forward Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $37,500 |
| Philadelphia Police Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Lodigiano Film Development Inc King of Prussia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Vertex Partnership Academies Bronx, NY | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $20,000 |
| Threefold Education Association Mechanicsburg, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $20,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education Erie, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| Mises Institute Auburn, AL | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| Uatx Austin, TX | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,119,568 | $61,127 | $394,149 | $213,800 | 15 | $245,788 | $14,381 | $221,347 |
| 2023 | $4,451,406 | $392,890 | $511,941 | $401,844 | 16 | $428,196 | $187,080 | $220,091 |
| 2022 | $4,584,874 | $63,162 | $736,583 | $623,946 | 16 | $651,349 | $4,607 | $235,416 |
| 2021 | $5,263,051 | $587,174 | $372,056 | $299,600 | 17 | $308,304 | $623,023 | $255,442 |
| 2020 | $5,047,933 | $1,181,256 | $138,484 | $102,950 | 13 | — | $65,612 | $201,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D M Dilella Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — 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 available grant records show support for organizations with varied missions; they do not state a mission for the foundation itself. For example, the Museum of the American Revolution describes its mission as sharing stories about the people and events that sparked America’s experiment in equality and self-government. Lodigiano Film Development says it supports efforts to produce films accurately depicting the life and work of Mother Cabrini. The Philadelphia Police Foundation says it provides support and resources to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Among education-related grantees, Threefold Education Association says it operates private schools and homeschool cooperatives, while UATX describes itself as a liberal arts university committed to freedom of inquiry, freedom of conscience, and civil discourse. Johnson & Wales University describes its mission as providing an education that supports professional success and lifelong growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $213,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $50,000 to the Museum of the American Revolution; $37,500 to Founding Forward; and $25,000 each to the Philadelphia Police Foundation and Lodigiano Film Development Inc.
Other listed 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Vertex Partnership Academies and Threefold Education Association, and $5,000 each to Johnson & Wales University, Foundation for Free Enterprise Education, Mises Institute, UATX, and the American Institute for Economic Research. The filing describes the listed grant purposes as contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel M DiLella as president and secretary; Douglas M DiLella and Alexandra E DiLella as vice presidents; Daniel M DiLella Jr as treasurer; and Monica DiLella as assistant secretary.
D M Dilella Family Foundation is led by Daniel M. Dilella, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel M. Dilella
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra E. Dilella
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$58K (2024)
Daniel M. Dilella Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas M. Dilella
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Dilella
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Alexandra E Dilella (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about D M Dilella Family Foundation
How much does D M Dilella Family Foundation give each year?
D M Dilella Family Foundation gave $214K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 16 grants.
What is D M Dilella Family Foundation's typical grant size?
D M Dilella Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,253, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D M Dilella Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does D M Dilella Family Foundation give grants?
D M Dilella Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants).
Does D M Dilella Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on D M Dilella Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org" (15 grants).
Who are D M Dilella Family Foundation's largest grantees?
D M Dilella Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of the American Revolution ($50,000), Founding Forward ($37,500) and Philadelphia Police Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D M Dilella Family Foundation?
D M Dilella Family Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D M Dilella Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations with varied missions; they do not state a mission for the foundation itself. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D M Dilella Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D M Dilella Family Foundation's EIN?
D M Dilella Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3389578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does D M Dilella 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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