The Diller Foundation Inc
The Diller Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Stone Harbor, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $735K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Diller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Diller Foundation Inc gave $83K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,667
- +53.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,778
- +53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $734,573
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Diller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Cent ($38K). Together the top 6 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Diller Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $115K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Cent Stone Harbor, NJ | To Provide a Sacred Space for All | $38,167 |
| Challenge Children's Charity Murray, UT | To Assist the Org with Its Mission | $20,000 |
| Wetlands Institute Stone Harbor, NJ | To Assist the Org with Its Mission | $15,000 |
| Stone Harbor Museum Stone Harbor, NJ | To Assist the Org with Its Mission | $5,000 |
| Burke Promise Scholarship Cape May Court House, NJ | Education Scholarship | $2,500 |
| The American Legion Post 331 Orlando, FL | To Assist the Org with Its Mission | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734,573 | $30,492 | $106,239 | $82,667 | 6 | $82,667 | $30,492 | $39,567 |
| 2024 | $808,470 | $25,052 | $70,468 | $53,803 | 6 | $53,803 | $22,826 | $42,037 |
| 2023 | $852,086 | $35,977 | $62,665 | $50,796 | 5 | $50,796 | $24,108 | $42,555 |
| 2022 | $878,774 | $18,551 | $56,541 | $46,733 | 8 | $46,733 | $8,699 | $45,159 |
| 2021 | $916,764 | $591,890 | $38,582 | $28,468 | 4 | $28,468 | $8,206 | $40,601 |
| 2020 | $363,456 | $29,539 | $122,605 | $114,699 | 4 | — | $3,186 | $19,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Diller Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James S. Diller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chelsie Rodriguez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sheila Wannen (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas J. Heun (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Diller Foundation Inc
How much does The Diller Foundation Inc give each year?
The Diller Foundation Inc gave $83K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 6 grants.
What is The Diller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Diller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,778, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Diller Foundation Inc give grants?
The Diller Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stone Harbor, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Diller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Diller Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist the Org with Its Mission" (4 grants).
Who are The Diller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Diller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Cent ($38,167), Challenge Children's Charity ($20,000) and Wetlands Institute ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Diller Foundation Inc?
The Diller Foundation Inc reported $735K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Diller Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Diller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3615023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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