John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation
The John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. It gave $276,100 in 18 grants in 2024, with recipients listed in New York.
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation gave $276K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $276,100
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,339
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,554,188
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
How to apply to John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 272-7760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shepherd Home ($55K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $150K (2021) to $276K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Home Penfield, NY | 2024 Spring Gala Premier Sponsorship | $55,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central Canandaigua, NY | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity Rochester, NY | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| McQuaid Jesuit High School Rochester, NY | General Program Support | $20,100 |
| United Way of Rochester Rochester, NY | 2024 Lifespan United Way Donation | $20,000 |
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | Highland Foundation | $20,000 |
| Nancy & Friends Fighting Cancer Inc Pittsford, NY | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| Ryan Callahan Foundation Inc Pittsford, NY | General Program Support | $12,000 |
| Daystar Kids Rochester, NY | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Nativity Prepatory Academy Rochester, NY | General Program 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 | $8,554,188 | $1,457,090 | $391,980 | $276,100 | 18 | $333,268 | $519,978 | $378,709 |
| 2023 | $7,005,415 | $2,516,879 | $311,698 | $228,450 | 11 | $229,178 | $1,477,123 | $255,085 |
| 2022 | $4,893,514 | $1,255,762 | $269,556 | $178,450 | 7 | $179,578 | $148,520 | $212,586 |
| 2021 | $4,975,583 | $2,041,257 | $235,692 | $150,000 | 5 | $152,915 | $723,790 | $168,396 |
| 2020 | $3,427,616 | $147,878 | $242,284 | $163,000 | 7 | — | $124,250 | $148,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K 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 included support for organizations serving people with life-limiting illnesses, providing air medical care, assisting children and families facing hardship, and supporting children and families affected by cancer or chronic blood disorders. For example, Shepherd Home describes its mission as providing compassionate comfort care to people with life-limiting illnesses; Mercy Flight Central describes its work as providing critical care to the sick and injured; and the Ryan Callahan Foundation says it aims to give children and their families an enjoyable escape from daily hardships. Cure Childhood Cancer Association describes its work as providing assistance to children and families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders and promoting and funding research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $276,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $55,000 to Shepherd Home for a spring gala sponsorship; $25,000 each to Mercy Flight Central and Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity for general program support; and $20,100 to McQuaid Jesuit High School for general program support. Other grants included $20,000 each to United Way of Rochester, Highland Hospital, and Nancy & Friends Fighting Cancer; $12,000 to the Ryan Callahan Foundation; and $10,000 each to Daystar Kids, Nativity Preparatory Academy, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John L DiMarco Sr, John L DiMarco II, Joel R DiMarco, and Deborah DiMarco as trustees, and Anne DiMarco as executive director.
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation is led by Anne Dimarco, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Dimarco
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$52K (2024)
Deborah Dimarco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel R. Dimarco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John L. Dimarco II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John L. Dimarco Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Desmond (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $52K, to Anne Dimarco (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation
How much does John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation give each year?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation gave $276K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 11 grants.
What is John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,339, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation give grants?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (11 grants) and Pittsford, NY (2 grants).
Does John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shepherd Home ($55,000), United Way of Rochester ($30,000 across 2 grants) and Mercy Flight Central ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (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 does John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's EIN?
John L Dimarco Sr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5620739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John L Dimarco Sr Family 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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