Dirienzo Foundation Inc
Dirienzo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity supporting low-income individuals who have suffered misfortune or are pursuing education, training, or self-employment, as well as other 501(c)(3) and exempt organizations.
Dirienzo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dirienzo Foundation Inc gave $70K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Nevada. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,600
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,784
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $174,347
- -15.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dirienzo Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Margaret A. DiRienzo, president. Applicants are asked to complete a foundation-provided form with personal and financial information and a summary of how they are improving themselves. The stated restrictions are that applicants be low-income or have low net worth and be striving to improve their lives after tragedy or misfortune, or to pursue education, training, or self-employment. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines are established each year by the president only if necessary.
- Deadline
- Deadlines are established each year by the president only if necessary.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret A Dirienzo President
Mailing address: 4735 S Saddlehorn Drive, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 823-8962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dirienzo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nevada Policy Research Institute ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($21,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Nevada (37%), Missouri (29%), Washington, DC (10%), Virginia (10%), and Michigan (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dirienzo Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $79K (2021). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $21,000 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute Las Vegas, NV | 501(C)(3) State Org (NV) | $7,000 |
| South Reno Baptist Church Reno, NV | 501(C)(3) Church Contributions | $7,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | 501(C)(3) National Foundation | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | 501(C)(3) for Women | $5,000 |
| US Wolf Refuge Sparks, NV | 501(C)(3) Animal Rescue | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | 501(C)(3) Private College | $2,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation Reno, NV | 501(C)(3) for Children | $2,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | 501(C)(3) National Foundation | $2,000 |
| The Hayek Group Reno, NV | 501(C)(3) Local Donation | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,347 | $39,009 | $71,964 | $69,600 | 25 | $69,600 | $22,655 |
| 2024 | $207,302 | $178,373 | $57,328 | $55,600 | 21 | $55,600 | $82,185 |
| 2023 | $86,257 | $-920 | $57,427 | $55,500 | 19 | $55,500 | — |
| 2022 | $144,604 | $76,444 | $63,427 | $61,500 | 19 | $61,500 | — |
| 2021 | $131,587 | $66,503 | $81,022 | $79,000 | 10 | $79,000 | $9,481 |
| 2020 | $150,762 | $537 | $43,688 | $43,000 | 11 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for low-income individuals facing misfortune or pursuing education, training, or self-employment, and for other 501(c)(3) and exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a low-income student’s four-year scholarship, Nevada organizations, a church, animal rescue, a children’s cancer foundation, and national organizations.
Among the grantees, Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies. Artown says it works to strengthen Reno’s arts industry and civic identity. American Legion Charities says it raises money for programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel, and communities. The American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $69,600. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 for a four-year scholarship to a low-income student, $7,000 each to Nevada Policy Research Institute and South Reno Baptist Church, and $5,000 each to Judicial Watch and The Leadership Institute. Other listed grants included $3,000 to US Wolf Refuge; $2,000 each to Hillsdale College, Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation, and The Heritage Foundation; and $1,600 to The Hayek Group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret A. DiRienzo as president, Frederick H. DiRienzo as treasurer, and Alyssa C. DiRienzo and Amara L. Hildebrand as trustees.
Dirienzo Foundation Inc is led by Margaret A. Dirienzo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret A. Dirienzo
President
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa C. Dirienzo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amara L. Hildebrand
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick H. Dirienzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amara L DiRienzo (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dirienzo Foundation Inc
How much does Dirienzo Foundation Inc give each year?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc gave $70K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 21 grants.
What is Dirienzo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,784, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dirienzo Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dirienzo Foundation Inc give grants?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc's top state is Nevada, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (29%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dirienzo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Dirienzo Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501(C)(3) National Foundation" (3 grants).
Who are Dirienzo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nevada Policy Research Institute ($7,000), South Reno Baptist Church ($7,000) and Judicial Watch ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($21,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dirienzo Foundation Inc?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc reported $174K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.
What does Dirienzo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for low-income individuals facing misfortune or pursuing education, training, or self-employment, and for other 501(c)(3) and exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dirienzo Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Margaret A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dirienzo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dirienzo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1393435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dirienzo Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dirienzo-foundation-inc-morg_06d3423520e648c698dcd5bac505700f
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