Domenica Foundation Inc

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ EIN: 20-3904706 Website

The Domenica Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 to honor Domenica Piperno, mother of founder Adolfo "Pepe" Piperno. The foundation is based in Haddon Township, New Jersey, and works to improve the quality of life for underserved communities in South Jersey by partnering with nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.0M

+31.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$802K

-4.5% YoY

Grant Count

+5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$40K

-9.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Domenica Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: The Domenica Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved communities in South Jersey. The foundation funds programs that provide education, food, housing, and other resources that open the door of opportunity and enable people to thrive.

Guiding Principle: The foundation's work is guided by the Italian word dovere, meaning duty or responsibility—the belief that we are all responsible for one another.

Primary Focus Areas:

Education & Youth
Hunger
Housing and Homelessness
Community Development

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

South Jersey, with particular emphasis on Camden and surrounding communities. The foundation also funds programs in Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $3.7M (98%)

Pennsylvania $83K (2%)

States

New Jersey Pennsylvania

Cities

BellmawrBridgetonCamdenCherry HillCollingswoodConhohockenGloucester CityHaddon TownshipHaddonfieldMarltonMoorestownPhiladelphiaSewellVoorhees

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $10,969,622
Total Revenues: $1,736,278
Total Expenses: $1,087,475
Number of Employees: 1

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation EIN: 20-3904706

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,969,622	$8,375,845	$8,249,420
Revenue	$1,736,278	$591,565	$521,672
Expenses	$1,087,475	$1,094,353	$1,070,787
Qualifying Distributions	$924,352	$964,958	$833,100
Net Investment Income	$1,500,709	$385,227	$366,558
Distributable Amount	$1,168,070	$855,387	$827,589

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Partnership Schools ($225,000), Camden Catholic High School ($136,000), Virtua Health Foundation ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHERRY HILL, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$136,000
CATHEDRAL KITCHEN CAMDEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$20,000
CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS CAMDEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$225,000
CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$7,500
GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$32,500
GREATER PHILADELPHIA YMCA CONHOHOCKEN, PA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
GUADALUPE FAMILY SERVICES CAMDEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
JOSEPH'S HOUSE OF CAMDEN CAMDEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$25,000
LUCY OUTREACH CAMDEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$40,000
PAUL VI HIGH SCHOOL HADDONFIELD, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSES	$59,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Adolfo "Pepe" Piperno – Founder and President
Elena Piperno – Vice President
Dominic Piperno – Treasurer
Anthony Piperno – Secretary
Margarete Piperno – Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ADOLPH PIPERNO	PRESIDENT	8	—
DOMINIC PIPERNO	TREASURER	2	—
ANTHONY PIPERNO	SECRETARY	2	—
MARGARETE PIPERNO	VICE PRESIDENT	2	—
ELENA PIPERNO	VICE PRESIDENT	40	$62,334

Contact Information

Mailing Address: Domenica Foundation 215 Highland Avenue, Suite D Haddon Township, NJ 08108

Website: domenicafoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Domenica Foundation Inc fund?

**Mission:** The Domenica Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved communities in South Jersey. The foundation funds programs that provide education, food, housing, and other resources that open the door of opportunity and enable people to thrive. **Guiding Principle:** The foundation's work is guided by the Italian word *dovere*, meaning duty or responsibility—the belief that we are all responsible for one another. **Primary Focus Areas:**…

How do I apply for a grant from Domenica Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $225,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Catholic Partnership Schools of Camden: $225,000 (General Purposes) • Camden Catholic High School: $136,000 (General Purposes) • Virtua Health Foundation: $100,000 (General Purposes) • Pope St Paul VI High School Haddon Township: $59,500 (General Purposes) **Total Giving:** $801,550 (2024)

Where does Domenica Foundation Inc make grants?

South Jersey, with particular emphasis on Camden and surrounding communities. The foundation also funds programs in Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Domenica Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Domenica Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $802K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Domenica Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Domenica Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.