Din Foundation
Din Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in East Brunswick, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $730K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Din Foundation at a glance
In short: Din Foundation gave $730K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $122K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $730,000
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,667
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $25,438,452
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Din Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gift of Adoption Fund ($350K). Together the top 6 received $730K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Din Foundation gives
- Giving grew 184% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2021) to $730K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $730K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Adoption Fund Northbrook, IL | Assistance in adoption of vulnerable children providing them permanent families and chance to thrive. | $350,000 |
| Good Counsel Homes Secaucus, NJ | Assistance in fostering a nurturing, safe family environment for pregnant mothers and their children. | $250,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Providing International Medical Support. | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Boston Boston, MA | Aiding communities in worship and unity through mass services. | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Newark Newark, NJ | To provide funding for the catholic community in and around newark. | $25,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations Somerset, NJ | Aiding Single Mothers Through Providing Homes and Education. | $25,000 |
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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 | $25,438,452 | $10,845,551 | $778,586 | $730,000 | 6 | $730,000 | $1,750,599 | $931,278 |
| 2023 | $15,260,408 | $523,348 | $724,110 | $550,000 | 4 | $572,975 | $487,213 | $783,252 |
| 2022 | $15,462,714 | $13,373,347 | $519,886 | $400,000 | 2 | $422,250 | $5,103,355 | $299,061 |
| 2021 | $5,453,653 | $2,838,229 | $268,050 | $257,000 | 2 | $258,575 | $2,829,754 | $294,191 |
| 2020 | $5,045,218 | $5,045,218 | — | — | — | — | $38,722 | $129,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Din Foundation reported a distributable amount of $931K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Din Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Colbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Colbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean Colbert (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Din Foundation
How much does Din Foundation give each year?
Din Foundation gave $730K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 4 grants.
What is Din Foundation's typical grant size?
Din Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $121,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Din Foundation give grants?
Din Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (41%) and New York (7%).
Does Din Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Din Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Din Foundation's largest grantees?
Din Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gift of Adoption Fund ($350,000), Good Counsel Homes ($250,000) and Doctors Without Boarders ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Din Foundation?
Din Foundation reported $25.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $730K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $931K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Din Foundation?
Din Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in East Brunswick, NJ. It holds $25.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Din Foundation's EIN?
Din Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2326489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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