Diane and John Dormanen Foundation
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation at a glance
In short: Diane and John Dormanen Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,396
- +779.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,198
- +339.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,198
- Primary geography
- Virginia (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Diane and John Dormanen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Alliance on Mental Illness ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Diane and John Dormanen Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $4K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | General Fund | $3,350 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $1,046 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,092 | $7,786 | $4,396 | 2 | $4,396 | $147 |
| 2021 | $3,694 | — | $3,056 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $299 |
| 2020 | $6,750 | $7,015 | $4,237 | $2,000 | 3 | — | $226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane and John Dormanen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Diane Dormanen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rembowicz
Director
Director & Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Sheveland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Diane and John Dormanen Foundation
How much does Diane and John Dormanen Foundation give each year?
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
Where does Diane and John Dormanen Foundation operate?
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia.
How much is Diane and John Dormanen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Diane and John Dormanen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Diane and John Dormanen Foundation's EIN?
Diane and John Dormanen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4305879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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