Mary Ellen Dolcini
Mary Ellen Dolcini is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Walnut Creek, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $373K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $13K.
Mary Ellen Dolcini at a glance
In short: Mary Ellen Dolcini gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $372,816
- -2.0% 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 September 2026.
Who Mary Ellen Dolcini funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mary Ellen Dolcini gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 12% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $285K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
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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 | $372,816 | $12,647 | $20,274 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $12,647 | $21,315 |
| 2023 | $380,441 | $10,762 | $10,342 | $2,500 | 1 | $6,605 | $8,920 | $19,119 |
| 2022 | $380,091 | $25,654 | $292,832 | $285,000 | 1 | $286,300 | $32,728 | $20,058 |
| 2021 | $647,269 | $167,909 | $70,369 | $60,000 | 8 | $65,056 | $78,946 | $32,895 |
| 2020 | $577,170 | $93,811 | $6,962 | — | — | — | $10,915 | $29,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Ellen Dolcini reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary Ellen Dolcini is led by Matthew P. Guichard, Trustee & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew P. Guichard
Trustee & President
Director & President → Trustee & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camera Christine Portello
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Portillo
Trustee & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Trustee & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Dolcini
Trustee & CFO
Director & CFO → Trustee & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valente Dolcini
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
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 Mary Ellen Dolcini
How much does Mary Ellen Dolcini give each year?
Mary Ellen Dolcini gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Mary Ellen Dolcini?
Mary Ellen Dolcini reported $373K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 is Mary Ellen Dolcini?
Mary Ellen Dolcini is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Walnut Creek, CA. It holds $373K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mary Ellen Dolcini operate?
Mary Ellen Dolcini has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
What is Mary Ellen Dolcini's EIN?
Mary Ellen Dolcini's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2575176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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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