The Dimassa Family Foundation
The Dimassa Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Altadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $195K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Dimassa Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dimassa Family Foundation gave $14K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,707
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,958
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $194,849
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% 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 The Dimassa Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iamla ($6K). Together the top 7 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dimassa Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $15K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iamla Los Angeles, CA | Donation - Gen'l | $6,007 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Mission Hills, CA | Donation - Gen'l | $1,500 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | Donation - Gen'l | $1,500 |
| Sosa New Haven, CT | Donation - Gen'l | $1,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Donation - Gen'l | $1,500 |
| Give Well Oakland, CA | Donation - Gen'l | $1,500 |
| Tree People Land Tr Calabasas, CA | Donation - Gen'l | $200 |
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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 | $194,849 | $6,787 | $16,138 | $13,707 | 7 | $16,190 | $3,156 | $18,219 |
| 2023 | $204,244 | $4,635 | $14,569 | $13,250 | 6 | $14,612 | $3,776 | $14,846 |
| 2022 | $214,221 | $-5,273 | $12,279 | $11,000 | 8 | $12,326 | $3,129 | $14,047 |
| 2021 | $231,820 | $34,145 | $9,920 | $9,000 | 7 | $9,970 | $3,416 | $15,993 |
| 2020 | $207,645 | $10,688 | $17,346 | $15,000 | 8 | — | $1,729 | $12,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dimassa Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dimassa Family Foundation is led by Joseph Di Massa, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Di Massa
President
On filings since 2020
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 The Dimassa Family Foundation
How much does The Dimassa Family Foundation give each year?
The Dimassa Family Foundation gave $14K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is The Dimassa Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dimassa Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,958, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dimassa Family Foundation give grants?
The Dimassa Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (11%) and Massachusetts (11%).
Does The Dimassa Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Dimassa Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation - Gen'l" (7 grants).
Who are The Dimassa Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dimassa Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Iamla ($6,007), Providence Holy Cross Medical ($1,500) and Door of Hope ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dimassa Family Foundation?
The Dimassa Family Foundation reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 The Dimassa Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dimassa Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5757643. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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