J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $293K. Net investment income was $461K.
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation at a glance
In short: J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation gave $293K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $36,563
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $3,719,618
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montalvo Arts Center ($90K). Together the top 8 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $293K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, CA | 2014 Board Pledge | $90,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prepatory San Jose, CA | Educational Support | $75,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities San Jose, CA | Educational Support | $22,500 |
| Childrens Musical Theatre San Jose, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School San Jose, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Jesuit West Co Sacred Heart Jesuit Center Los Gatos, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera San Francisco, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,719,618 | $602,129 | $328,957 | $292,500 | 8 | $292,500 | $461,380 | $130,813 |
| 2023 | $3,446,147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,455,559 | $204,230 | $234,108 | $187,858 | 9 | $187,858 | $154,770 | $166,951 |
| 2021 | $3,416,622 | $214,707 | $238,337 | $190,912 | 9 | $190,912 | $169,353 | $163,917 |
| 2020 | $3,380,040 | $151,280 | $195,036 | $150,000 | 13 | — | $128,313 | $165,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation is led by John B. Dinapoli, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John B. Dinapoli
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Philip Dinapoli
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer G. Dinapoli
Chief Financial Officer
CFO, Secretary & Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
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 J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation
How much does J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation give each year?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation gave $293K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's typical grant size?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,250, and its average grant was $36,563, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation give grants?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (5 grants).
Does J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's largest grantees?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Montalvo Arts Center ($90,000), Bellarmine College Prepatory ($75,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's EIN?
J Philip & Jennifer Dinapoli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0053451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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