Domanada Foundation
The Domanada Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Illinois, that supports Christ-centered organizations, particularly those focused on theological education, leadership development, and justice and compassion. The foundation says its grantmaking is relationship-driven, with a geographic focus on the Chicago area and Central and Eastern Europe.
Domanada Foundation at a glance
In short: Domanada Foundation gave $1.5M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,523,600
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,858
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,183,230
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (13 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Domanada Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The website says to begin with a conversation; proposals are accepted only by invitation. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists written materials, contact with trustee David E Sveen, no deadlines, and no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: David E Sveen
Mailing address: 209 E Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 221-9130
Website: https://domanada.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Domanada Foundation
Who Domanada Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Josiah Venture NFP ($220K). Together the top 10 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 195 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it works exclusively in the Chicago area and the former communist nations of Central and Eastern Europe, excluding the Russian Federation. It describes this focus as supporting regular, face-to-face relationships with organizations. In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; the other leading recipient states were Colorado and Ohio at 5% each, Arizona at 4%, and Massachusetts at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Domanada Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 45 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $961K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Venture NFP Wheaton, IL | Charitable Purpose | $220,000 |
| Faith & Learning International Wheaton, IL | Charitable Purpose | $170,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Forum of Christian Leaders Lisle, IL | Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Leading Edge International Strasburg, OH | Charitable Purpose | $74,600 |
| New Moms Inc Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| World Relief Wheaton, IL | Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| Caring Network NFP Glen Ellyn, IL | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Steiger International Huntington, MA | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Transform Capital Libertyville, IL | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
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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 | $30,183,230 | $2,597,487 | $2,297,358 | $1,523,600 | 45 | $2,066,894 | $2,381,294 | $1,866,036 |
| 2023 | $29,774,305 | $1,115,151 | $1,916,966 | $1,092,000 | 35 | $1,714,845 | $915,877 | $1,936,813 |
| 2022 | $29,969,019 | $799,648 | $1,931,682 | $1,064,500 | 39 | $1,683,771 | $812,066 | $2,043,889 |
| 2021 | $31,129,034 | $2,870,346 | $1,658,776 | $999,000 | 40 | $1,393,308 | $2,583,474 | $2,107,522 |
| 2020 | $29,840,284 | $1,541,621 | $1,588,810 | $961,000 | 36 | — | $1,329,878 | $1,425,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Domanada Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports ministries and organizations serving the cause of Jesus Christ, with rare exceptions. Its stated priorities are theological education, leadership development, and issues of justice and compassion. It generally works with new, emerging, or moderate-sized organizations, particularly when they are starting up or significantly expanding their work.
Examples of grantees’ work include Josiah Venture, whose stated mission is to equip young leaders in Central and Eastern Europe through the local church; New Moms, which says it partners with young mothers working toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being; and Transform Capital, which describes itself as a lending platform serving families and disinvested communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,523,600. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $220,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $220,000 to Josiah Venture, $170,000 to Faith and Learning International NFP, $100,000 to Wheaton College, $75,000 to Forum of Christian Leaders, and $74,600 to Leading Edge International.
The foundation’s website says grantmaking begins with a conversation and that proposals are accepted only by invitation; it does not accept unsolicited requests. It recommends beginning with a phone call before preparing a written inquiry or proposal. For an invited proposal, its guidelines call for a concise proposal and one-page executive summary describing the organization, request amount, and intended use of funds, as well as the current annual budget, board list, and IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. The foundation says all grants must remain entirely anonymous.
Its guidelines generally rule out requests exceeding 5% of an organization’s annual budget, institutional support for larger nonprofits and ministries, building projects, endowments, personal support or scholarships for specific individuals or families, proposals addressing an organization’s financial problems, organizations it cannot visit regularly, and multi-year proposals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David E Sveen, Nancy L Jackson, Mark Jackson, and Kristie Sveen as trustees.
Domanada Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Sveen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Sveen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Jackson
Trustee
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 Domanada Foundation
How much does Domanada Foundation give each year?
Domanada Foundation gave $1.5M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 35 grants.
What is Domanada Foundation's typical grant size?
Domanada Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,858, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Domanada Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Domanada Foundation give grants?
Domanada Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants), Wheaton, IL (6 grants), Lisle, IL (2 grants) and Glen Ellyn, IL (2 grants).
Who are Domanada Foundation's largest grantees?
Domanada Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Josiah Venture NFP ($220,000), Faith & Learning International ($170,000) and Wheaton College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Domanada Foundation?
Domanada Foundation reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Domanada Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports ministries and organizations serving the cause of Jesus Christ, with rare exceptions. Its stated priorities are theological education, leadership development, and issues of justice and compassion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Domanada Foundation?
The website says to begin with a conversation; proposals are accepted only by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Domanada Foundation's EIN?
Domanada Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6916790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Domanada 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Domanada Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/domanada-foundation-morg_07bde24d8eb544ddb1ff9ae7d9e38715
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