John P Dion Foundation
The John P Dion Foundation is a private foundation based in Hollywood, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants for youth services and academic scholarships, including support for charitable organizations and individual recipients.
John P Dion Foundation at a glance
In short: John P Dion Foundation gave $62K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,876
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,625
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $85,551
- -40.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John P Dion 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: 200 Ashbury Road Ste 206, Hollywood, FL 33024
Phone: (714) 397-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John P Dion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Enfield Food Shelf ($14K). Together the top 4 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($34,198), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 17% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John P Dion Foundation gives
- Giving grew 432% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Food Shelf Enfield, CT | Youth Services | $14,106 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $34,198 |
| Feeding South Florida Hollywood, FL | Youth Services | $6,000 |
| Hollywood Police Athletic League Hollywood, FL | Youth Services | $4,572 |
| Foundation - CT Enfield, CT | Academic Scholarship | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists 3 grants; the 2024 and 2025 filings each list 11.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,551 | $5,000 | $62,941 | $61,876 | 11 |
| 2024 | $143,492 | — | $44,222 | $43,766 | 11 |
| 2023 | $188,832 | $10,000 | $11,152 | $11,091 | 3 |
| 2022 | $187,380 | $200,300 | $12,920 | $11,626 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants list purposes of Youth Services and Academic Scholarship. Among the organizations it supported, Enfield Food Shelf says its mission is to help ensure Enfield residents do not go hungry and to provide groceries, school snacks, and summer lunches to children. Feeding South Florida says its mission is to end hunger in South Florida through access to nutritious food, advocacy, programming, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $61,876. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $14,106, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $14,106 to Enfield Food Shelf for Youth Services and $6,000 to Feeding South Florida for Youth Services. The foundation also gave several academic scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John P Dion as President.
John P Dion Foundation is led by John P. Dion, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Dion
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 John P Dion Foundation
How much does John P Dion Foundation give each year?
John P Dion Foundation gave $62K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 11 grants.
What is John P Dion Foundation's typical grant size?
John P Dion Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,625, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John P Dion Foundation give grants?
John P Dion Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Enfield, CT (2 grants) and Hollywood, FL (2 grants).
Does John P Dion Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on John P Dion Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Academic Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Youth Services" (3 grants).
Who are John P Dion Foundation's largest grantees?
John P Dion Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Enfield Food Shelf ($14,106), Feeding South Florida ($6,000) and Hollywood Police Athletic League ($4,572), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($34,198), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John P Dion Foundation?
John P Dion Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does John P Dion Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants list purposes of Youth Services and Academic Scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John P Dion 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 P Dion Foundation's EIN?
John P Dion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1560891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does John P Dion 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). John P Dion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-p-dion-foundation-morg_be5355ee923c4bcc919122e682238a63
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