The Dimond Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in March 2015. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, voluntary, and grantmaking purposes. The foundation is connected to Copford Capital Management, a private investment vehicle and family office headquartered in Denver, Colorado that focuses on real estate, private equity, private credit, and venture capital investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$406K
-56.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-52.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable initiatives across multiple sectors. Based on recent grant activity, funding interests include education, arts and culture, children's advocacy, and health-related causes. The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations in the Denver, Colorado area and has made significant commitments to educational scholarships and student career development programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$8,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, with particular concentration in the Denver area. The foundation maintains its administrative headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $15.8 million
- Total Revenue: $327,000
- Total Expenses: $973,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Annual Giving: $406,000 (representing a 56.1% year-over-year decline)
- Grant Count: 14 (6.7% year-over-year decline)
- Average Grant Size: $29,000 (52.9% year-over-year decline)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Navin Dimond – Chairman of the Board and Director
- Rita Dimond – Director and Assistant Treasurer
- Ashley Dimond – President
- Sonja Dimond – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Dimond | Pres, Sec | 1 | — |
| Navin Dimond | Chairman of the Board, Dir | 1 | — |
| Rita Dimond | Dir, Assistant Treas | 1 | — |
| Sonja Dimond | Treas | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dimond family made a significant educational commitment in 2025, endowing $13 million for Cornell University scholarships. The family has also supported the HSMAI Foundation's Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant program, which provides $2,000 awards, mentorship, and conference access to hospitality students. The foundation's connection to Copford Capital Management reflects the family's broader investment philosophy emphasizing "uniquely positioned assets, tactical strategies, and exceptional talent," with a stated commitment to creating "lasting impact for the community and next generation of leaders."
Dimond family endows $13M for Cornell scholarshipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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