David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation
The David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Louisiana.
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,101
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,367
- Median grant
- $9,101
- Total assets
- $170,638
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1453 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Phone: (610) 937-4998
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Catholic Foundation of Greater ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 24% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $25K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, PA | General Use and Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Basil the Great Parish Phoenixville, PA | General Use and Purposes | $9,101 |
| Holy Family Apostolic Sanctuary Mansura, LA | General Use and Purposes | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,638 | $6,560 | $37,177 | $25,101 | 3 | $25,101 | — | $8,940 |
| 2025 | $191,935 | $9,214 | $10,003 | — | — | $390 | $1,713 | $9,358 |
| 2024 | $192,523 | $11,556 | $7,879 | — | — | $445 | $2,122 | $9,285 |
| 2023 | $197,038 | $4,867 | $20,384 | $12,970 | 42 | $13,019 | — | $9,692 |
| 2022 | $211,576 | $61 | $19,251 | $11,520 | 42 | $11,814 | — | $10,671 |
| 2021 | $234,422 | $311 | $13,717 | $12,020 | 45 | — | — | $11,602 |
| 2020 | $235,462 | $4,783 | $20,320 | $12,820 | 47 | — | — | $12,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported three grants totaling $25,101. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $9,101. Recipients were the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia ($10,000), St Basil the Great Parish in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania ($9,101), and Holy Family Apostolic Sanctuary in Mansura, Louisiana ($6,000). Each grant was for “general use and purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Donna McLaughlin and Chip Roessler as trustees.
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donna McLaughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Roessler
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen Dinnocenti (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation
How much does David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation give each year?
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $9,101, and its average grant was $8,367, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation give grants?
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (24%).
Does David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation?
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation reported $171K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's EIN?
David Dinnocenti Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2576371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does David Dinnocenti Memorial 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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