Dion Family Foundation
Dion Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $613,000 in grants to 10 organizations, including colleges, a hospital, and nonprofit organizations.
Dion Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dion Family Foundation gave $613K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $613,000
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,300
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $21,336
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dion Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dion Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Michaels College ($200K). Together the top 9 received $613K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 53 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Vermont (33%), Maine (33%), Florida (19%), Massachusetts (10%), and Washington, DC (5%). The itemized grants also include a $5,000 grant to an organization in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dion Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2021) to $613K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Michaels College Colchester, VT | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| St Dominic Academy Auburn, ME | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinics Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Home Base | $50,000 |
| Catholic University of America Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Home Base, Southwest Florida | $10,000 |
| Naples Ballet and Company Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic World Mission GA Inc Roswell, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $21,336 | $526,007 | $620,827 | $613,000 | 10 | $620,809 | $1,007 | $3,069 |
| 2023 | $116,156 | $406,315 | $514,626 | $507,000 | 12 | $514,619 | $1,315 | $5,399 |
| 2022 | $224,467 | $581,487 | $410,589 | $403,000 | 6 | $410,525 | $487 | $1,878 |
| 2021 | $53,569 | $101,482 | $336,933 | $325,000 | 11 | $332,525 | $4,623 | $7,673 |
| 2020 | $289,020 | $691,045 | $474,337 | $466,675 | 14 | — | $324,335 | $12,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dion Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Saint Michael’s College describes its mission as advancing human culture and enhancing the human person through higher education in the light of the Catholic faith. Community Pregnancy Clinics describes itself as a faith-based nonprofit operating life-affirming medical clinics. Grace Place for Children and Families says it provides family literacy programs and pathways out of poverty, while Naples Ballet and Company describes offering dance instruction, performance opportunities, and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $613,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $29,000.
The largest grants were $200,000 each to Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn, Maine. Other grants included $55,000 to Community Pregnancy Clinics in Naples, Florida; $50,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for Home Base; and $33,000 to The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Grace Place for Children and Families and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, both in Naples; $10,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for Home Base, Southwest Florida; $10,000 to Naples Ballet and Company; and $5,000 to Catholic World Mission in Roswell, Georgia. The filing identifies the grants as general and unrestricted unless a purpose is noted above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald R. Dion as president, director, and secretary.
Dion Family Foundation is led by Donald R Dion, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald R Dion
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Dion Family Foundation
How much does Dion Family Foundation give each year?
Dion Family Foundation gave $613K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $507K across 12 grants.
What is Dion Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dion Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,000, and its average grant was $61,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dion Family Foundation give grants?
Dion Family Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (33%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Dion Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Dion Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dion Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dion Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Michaels College ($200,000), St Dominic Academy ($200,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital ($60,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dion Family Foundation?
Dion Family Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $621K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dion Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Saint Michael’s College describes its mission as advancing human culture and enhancing the human person through higher education in the light of the Catholic faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dion Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dion Family Foundation's EIN?
Dion Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0144020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dion Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dion Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dion-family-foundation-morg_f6bdd3bd8cf847baa1c74f4a88a95f3d
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