Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation
The Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2001 in Texas and granted tax-exempt status in May 2002. Based in Dallas, Texas, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.3M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+5.5% YoY
Grant Count
39
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities center on:
- Jewish education and religious organizations (largest funding category)
- Religious organizations and temples
- Human services
- Healthcare and medical research
- Nature preservation
- General charitable support
The foundation demonstrates particular commitment to supporting Jewish causes and agencies, with significant funding directed toward Jewish educational institutions and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts unsolicited applications on a rolling basis with no formal deadlines or specific application forms required.
Grant Range
$360–$413,310
Average Grant
amount: $350–$413,310
Review Cycle
or specific application forms required.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated in:
- Florida (particularly Miami's Jewish community)
- New York
- Louisiana/Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $28,298,393
- Total giving: $1,891,500
- Revenue: $1,339,418
- Expenses: $1,947,433
- Total liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $28,906,408
- Total expenses: $1,845,564
- Total revenues: $578,314
- Investment income and dividends: $956,466
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,298,393 | $28,906,408 | $30,173,658 |
| Revenue | $1,339,418 | $578,314 | $2,099,048 |
| Expenses | $1,947,433 | $1,845,564 | $1,724,408 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,897,942 | $1,796,940 | $1,635,452 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,298,968 | $824,590 | $2,052,239 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,985,005 | $1,687,994 | $1,670,422 |
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
215 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert "Bob" Diener serves as co-founder and president of the foundation. He is also the co-founder and president of getaroom.com and founder of Hotels.com.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT B DIENER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHELLE S DIENER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID S LITMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALLISON DIENER GILINSKI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRIANNA DIENER SKYDELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 748, Dallas, TX 75234
Phone: (305) 865-9300
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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