J & M Didonato Family Foundation
J & M Didonato Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wexford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $137K.
J & M Didonato Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J & M Didonato Family Foundation gave $96K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,062
- -70.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,008
- -40.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,144,540
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J & M Didonato Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dry Bones Ministries ($52K). Together the top 8 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 104 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How J & M Didonato Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2025) to $323K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Bones Ministries Volant, PA | General | $52,037 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children New York New York, NY | General | $5,025 |
| All Stars Project of Chicago New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,500 |
| St Aiden Catholic Parish Wexford, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA Carnegie, PA | General | $500 |
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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 | $4,144,540 | $561,542 | $126,508 | $96,062 | 8 | $96,062 | $136,576 | $151,525 |
| 2024 | $3,229,903 | $482,135 | $351,528 | $322,963 | 16 | $322,963 | $107,294 | $123,995 |
| 2023 | $2,866,547 | $532,866 | $236,930 | $210,300 | 20 | $210,300 | $258,237 | $104,424 |
| 2022 | $2,429,088 | $66,363 | $241,968 | $213,500 | 27 | $213,500 | $43,560 | $92,625 |
| 2021 | $3,093,284 | $1,055,068 | $254,221 | $228,475 | 33 | $228,475 | $721,173 | $102,954 |
| 2020 | $2,643,331 | $578,367 | $244,359 | $223,100 | 28 | — | $141,314 | $96,966 |
| 2019 | $2,205,271 | $408,787 | $253,620 | $234,275 | 27 | — | $137,994 | $94,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & M Didonato Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J & M Didonato Family Foundation is led by John C. Didonato, Chairperson & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John C. Didonato
Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne B. Didonato
Foundation Manager & Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 J & M Didonato Family Foundation
How much does J & M Didonato Family Foundation give each year?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation gave $96K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $323K across 16 grants.
What is J & M Didonato Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,008, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & M Didonato Family Foundation give grants?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does J & M Didonato Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J & M Didonato Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J & M Didonato Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dry Bones Ministries ($52,037), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($25,000) and Friends of the Children New York ($5,025), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J & M Didonato Family Foundation?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J & M Didonato Family Foundation's EIN?
J & M Didonato Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1589896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
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