Dicola Family Foundation of Hope
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope at a glance
In short: Dicola Family Foundation of Hope gave $62K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Montana. 64% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $62,147
- -7.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,439
- -0.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $588
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dicola Family Foundation of Hope
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2022 filing is marked as final, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 W Washington St Ste 850, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (847) 446-6151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dicola Family Foundation of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Big Sky Youth Empowerment ($26K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($575), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana. The remaining reported shares went to New York (3%), Illinois (2%), California (2%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dicola Family Foundation of Hope open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $823; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 29% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $67K (2021). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Youth Empowerment Bozeman, MT | General | $25,518 |
| Bridgercare Bozeman, MT | General | $18,386 |
| Byep Bozeman, MT | General | $10,000 |
| Montana Mindfulness Bozeman, MT | General | $2,573 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York City, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Nfghelp Center Inc Washington, DC | General | $1,030 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc Chicago, IL | General | $600 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $575 |
| International Medical Rel Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $24,516 | $67,973 | $62,147 | 14 | — | $18,690 |
| 2021 | $550,638 | $108,674 | $71,644 | $67,198 | 15 | $67,198 | $104,228 |
| 2020 | $550,641 | $10,943 | $31,072 | $25,204 | 11 | — | $10,415 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in reproductive and sexual healthcare, women’s leadership and civil society, breast cancer research, and education for children with learning disabilities. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Bridgercare says its mission is to provide affordable reproductive and sexual healthcare and education. Project Kesher says it works to build Jewish community and advance civil society by developing and empowering women leaders. The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation says it seeks to eradicate breast cancer through investment in early-career doctors and innovative research. The Cove School says it provides individualized education and life strategies for children with learning disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $62,147 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,518, with a median grant of $588.
The largest reported grants included $25,518 to Big Sky Youth Empowerment, $18,386 to Bridgercare, $10,000 to BYEP, and $2,573 to Montana Mindfulness. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Everytown for Gun Safety, $1,030 to NFGHelp Center Inc, and $600 to the Alzheimer’s Association. The Cove School received $103 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed John DiCola as president/treasurer; Becky DiCola as vice president/secretary; and Elizabeth Moore, John Stoddard, and Coleen Lazar as directors.
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope is led by John Dicola, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Dicola
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coleen Lazar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Stoddard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Dicola
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Dicola Family Foundation of Hope
How much does Dicola Family Foundation of Hope give each year?
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope gave $62K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $67K across 15 grants.
What is Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's typical grant size?
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's median grant in 2022 was $588, and its average grant was $4,439, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dicola Family Foundation of Hope that year got $823 on average.
Where does Dicola Family Foundation of Hope give grants?
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope gives mostly in Montana: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Dicola Family Foundation of Hope give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's largest grantees?
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's largest 2022 grantees include Big Sky Youth Empowerment ($25,518), Bridgercare ($18,386) and Byep ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($575), which are not listed by name. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Dicola Family Foundation of Hope fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in reproductive and sexual healthcare, women’s leadership and civil society, breast cancer research, and education for children with learning disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dicola Family Foundation of Hope?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's EIN?
Dicola Family Foundation of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8121397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Dicola Family Foundation of Hope accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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