John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation
The John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation is a private foundation based in Livonia, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants concentrated in Michigan and including support for education, scholarships, and general operations.
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation at a glance
In short: John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation gave $562K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $562,250
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,702
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,637,783
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (10 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John D & Jean E Dinan 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: 19223 Merriman Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (248) 888-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy High School ($32K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
343 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 339 grants of 343 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Maine and New York each accounted for 1%; Georgia and Washington, DC, each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 73 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $481K (2020) to $600K (2022). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy High School Farmington Hills, MI | Education | $32,000 |
| Right to Life Livonia, MI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Society of the Catholic Apostolate Wyandotte, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Angels Place Southfield, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey HS Detroit, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Pope Francis Center Detroit, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Univ of Detroit Jesuit HS Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| The Pajama Program Livonia, MI | General Support | $16,000 |
| Mi Work Matters Livonia, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| SS Peter and Paul Jesuit Church Detroit, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,637,783 | $1,235,254 | $626,886 | $562,250 | 73 | $562,250 | $488,106 | $545,067 |
| 2023 | $8,029,415 | $444,687 | $628,745 | $570,000 | 63 | $570,000 | $193,096 | $480,755 |
| 2022 | $8,213,473 | $195,411 | $691,946 | $600,000 | 73 | $600,000 | $188,031 | — |
| 2021 | $8,711,786 | $1,984,654 | $607,313 | $533,000 | 67 | $533,000 | $1,363,785 | — |
| 2020 | $7,336,295 | $1,128,851 | $540,141 | $480,950 | 67 | — | $530,706 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $545K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Angels’ Place describes its work as providing loving homes and professional support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; MI Work Matters describes its mission as creating and advocating for paid employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington Hills says it provides food, clothing, job education and training, and other support to people and families in need. Other 2024 recipients included organizations providing health care to economically disadvantaged residents, meals to families, and support for a high school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $562,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $32,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $32,000 to Mercy High School for education; $30,000 to Right to Life for general support; $25,000 to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate for general support; and $20,000 each to Angels’ Place, Detroit Cristo Rey High School, the Pope Francis Center, and the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. Other grants included $16,000 to the Pajama Program, $15,000 each to MI Work Matters and SS Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, and $12,500 to C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington Hills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Denise Dinan-Panico as secretary and Catherine A Dillon as treasurer.
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine A. Dillon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Denise Dinan-Panico
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation
How much does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation give each year?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation gave $562K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $570K across 63 grants.
What is John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's typical grant size?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,702, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation give grants?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (31 grants), Farmington Hills, MI (5 grants), Southfield, MI (4 grants) and Livonia, MI (3 grants).
Does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's largest grantees?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy High School ($32,000), Right to Life ($30,000) and Society of the Catholic Apostolate ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $562K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $545K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John D & Jean E Dinan 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 John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's EIN?
John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3419348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John D & Jean E Dinan 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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