Domenica Foundation Inc
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
20
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-9.3% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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