John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation

LIVONIA, MI EIN: 38-3419348

The John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Livonia, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with no employees, distributing grants to nonprofits across multiple focus areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$562K

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

+15.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-14.9% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:

General support and general funding
Homeless shelter services
Education
Social services
Scholarships
Ophthalmology needs
Domestic violence shelter services
Children's health and well-being
Human services and poverty alleviation

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to direct charitable support.

Grant Range

$250 to $85,000

Review Cycle

are documented in available sources.

How to Apply

** No specific application procedures or deadlines are documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with some giving activity extending to New York and Maine.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $1.5M (96%)

District of Columbia $23K (1%)

Maine $20K (1%)

New York $9K (1%)

Massachusetts $5K (0%)

Georgia $3K (0%)

Florida $3K (0%)

Maryland $2K (0%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan New York Texas

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $8,029,415
Total Revenues: $444,687
Total Expenses: $628,745
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $388,395
Investment Income and Dividends: $250,046

As of Most Recent Filing (2024):

Total Assets: $8,637,783
Total Giving: $562,250

The foundation's revenues declined 36% from 2022 to 2023, with total grants and contributions decreasing from $606,924 to $388,395 during that period.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mercy High School ($32,000), Right to Life ($30,000), Angels Place ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANGELS PLACE SOUTHFIELD, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
AVEK OU FARMINGTON HILLS, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
BETTER WAY DETROIT DETROIT, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AMERICA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
BRILLIANT DETROIT DETROIT, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
BUILDING BEDS 4 KIDS OAK PARK, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CABRINI CLINIC DETROIT, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN DETROIT, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS FARMINGTON HILLS, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500
CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES DETROIT, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
J DENISE DINAN-PANICO	SECRETARY	—	—
CATHERINE A DILLON	TREASURER	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

In recent years, the foundation donated $25,000 to a park project in Farmington, Michigan, with the stated goal of inspiring hometown pride in the community.

Foundation donates $25K to Farmington park project in hopes of inspiring

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • General support and general funding • Homeless shelter services • Education • Social services • Scholarships • Ophthalmology needs • Domestic violence shelter services • Children's health and well-being • Human services and poverty alleviation

How do I apply for a grant from John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to direct charitable support. **Grant Activity:** • Made 67 grants in 2023 • Total grants distributed in 2023: approximately $389,000 • Grant range: $250 to $85,000 • Recent notable grants include: • Pope Francis Center: $85,000 (General Support) • Angels Place: $20,000 (General Support) • Anastasia and Katies Coffee Shop: $15,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** No specific application procedures or deadlines are d…

Where does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with some giving activity extending to New York and Maine.

What size grants does John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation award?

In 2024, John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $562K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2021–2024.