Dome Construction Foundation
Dome Construction Foundation is a private foundation based in South San Francisco, California. Established in 2019 to expand Dome Construction’s philanthropic efforts, it supports community organizations and encourages employee giving and volunteering.
Dome Construction Foundation at a glance
In short: Dome Construction Foundation gave $356K across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $355,746
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,067
- -44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $731
- Total assets
- $185,306
- -54.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (39 of 116, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 Dome Construction 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: 393 East Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 416-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dome Construction Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muttville ($47K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
577 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 575 grants of 577 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. New York received 5%, and Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dome Construction Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 116 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $830; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2025) to $757K (2024). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muttville San Francisco, CA | Contribution provided | $46,903 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Contribution provided | $25,200 |
| Rooms of Hope San Ramon, CA | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Oakland, CA | Contribution provided | $17,577 |
| AGC Construction Education Foundation West Sacramento, CA | Contribution provided | $12,875 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula Redwood City, CA | Contribution provided | $12,045 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation Chico, CA | Contribution provided | $10,500 |
| All Stars Project San Francisco, CA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,306 | $163,741 | $381,475 | $355,746 | 116 | $355,746 | $5,112 | $15,557 |
| 2024 | $403,040 | $619,754 | $801,629 | $757,485 | 136 | $757,485 | $9,874 | $32,909 |
| 2023 | $584,914 | $673,473 | $655,688 | $620,658 | 135 | $620,658 | $11,666 | $38,852 |
| 2022 | $567,129 | $909,206 | $509,445 | $497,348 | 95 | $497,348 | $9,782 | $33,467 |
| 2021 | $167,366 | $589,805 | $524,711 | $519,299 | 95 | — | $4,022 | $13,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dome Construction Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — 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’s stated mission is to strengthen the communities where it lives and works by improving their social, economic, and environmental well-being, and to inspire employees and partners to make giving and volunteering part of everyday life.
Its website describes three focus areas: employee-inspired community engagement, including community health, rebuilding and revitalization, support for unhoused people, environmental causes, animal welfare, disease prevention, food banks, and veterans; underserved youth, including organizations providing internships, mentoring, and financial support; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry, especially organizations supporting women, minorities, and workforce development.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its giving. Muttville describes its work rescuing older dogs and finding them homes; Rooms of Hope provides room makeovers for families with children facing life-threatening illnesses; and Rebuilding Together Peninsula says it repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives. Construction-related education is also represented: AGC Construction Education Foundation says it develops and promotes education programs for the construction industry, while Chico CM Education Foundation describes support for construction management students through mentoring, tutoring, and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $355,746. Grants ranged from $15 to $46,903, with a median grant of $730. Its largest reported grants included $46,903 to Muttville, $25,200 to University of California Berkeley Foundation, $20,000 to Rooms of Hope, $17,577 to American Heart Association, and $12,875 to AGC Construction Education Foundation.
The foundation’s website says it contributes 3–4% of Dome Construction’s net profit to organizations aligned with its mission. It also describes employee programs that match charitable donations up to $1,500 per year and provide $20 for each employee volunteer hour, up to 75 hours per year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Bley as President, Melissa Berg as Secretary, and Tamara Berardi as Treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Bley as its Chairman.
Dome Construction Foundation is led by Mark Bley, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Bley
President
Chief Executive Officer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Berg
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Berardi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dome Construction Foundation
How much does Dome Construction Foundation give each year?
Dome Construction Foundation gave $356K across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $757K across 136 grants.
What is Dome Construction Foundation's typical grant size?
Dome Construction Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $731, and its average grant was $3,067, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dome Construction Foundation that year got $830 on average.
Where does Dome Construction Foundation give grants?
Dome Construction Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (17 grants), Redwood City, CA (7 grants), San Diego, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Dome Construction Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on Dome Construction Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution provided" (115 grants).
Who are Dome Construction Foundation's largest grantees?
Dome Construction Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Muttville ($46,903), University of California Berkeley Foundation ($25,200) and Rooms of Hope ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dome Construction Foundation?
Dome Construction Foundation reported $185K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dome Construction Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen the communities where it lives and works by improving their social, economic, and environmental well-being, and to inspire employees and partners to make giving and volunteering part of everyday life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dome Construction 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 Dome Construction Foundation's EIN?
Dome Construction Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3279816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dome Construction 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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