The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $50,850 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Utah.
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc gave $51K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Maryland. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,850
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,178
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $297,871
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 10 Chittenden Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Garrison Forest School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 23% to Massachusetts, 10% each to Pennsylvania and Louisiana, and 5% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 696% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $115K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Forest School Owings Mills, MD | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Boston, MA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Harverford College Haverford, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Sanitation and Health Rights in Ind New Orleans, LA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Wasatch Peaks Ranch Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Landon's Library Trust Fund Oakland, MD | Public Fund | $1,250 |
| The University of Vermont Foundatio Burlington, VT | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church Owings Mills, MD | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,871 | $56,551 | $50,978 | $50,850 | 16 | $50,850 | $56,551 | $7,311 |
| 2023 | $292,298 | $49,551 | $51,572 | $50,000 | 14 | $50,000 | $47,979 | $8,667 |
| 2022 | $294,319 | $43,051 | $39,118 | $36,550 | 11 | $36,550 | $37,491 | $18,935 |
| 2021 | $290,386 | $323,570 | $116,493 | $114,612 | 22 | $114,612 | $114,292 | $8,791 |
| 2020 | $83,309 | $6,674 | $75,661 | $73,250 | 21 | — | $66,744 | $6,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Garrison Forest School describes its mission as preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world, including by promoting academic excellence and building a diverse and inclusive community. Greenlight Fund says it works to improve the lives of children and families in high-poverty urban areas by bringing innovative programs to cities. Other 2024 recipients include Landons Library Trust Fund, which says it promotes childhood literacy through book distribution in Garrett County, Maryland; Turnaround Inc, which says it supports people affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking; and B’More Clubhouse Inc, which says it assists people disabled by mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $50,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $20,000 to Garrison Forest School, $10,000 to Greenlight Fund, $5,000 each to Haverford College and Sanitation and Health Rights in India, and $2,500 to Wasatch Peaks Ranch.
Other reported awards included $1,500 to Pan Mass Challenge; $1,250 to Landon’s Library Trust Fund; $1,000 each to the University of Vermont Foundation, St Thomas Episcopal Church, Dartmouth College, and the Land Preservation Trust; $750 to Turnaround Inc; and $250 to B’More Clubhouse Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christy DiPietro as president, David DiPietro as treasurer, and Margaret Prevot as director.
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc is led by Christy Dipietro, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christy Dipietro
President
President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Prevot
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dipietro
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc gave $51K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 14 grants.
What is The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,178, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Owings Mills, MD (2 grants).
Does The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Garrison Forest School ($20,000), Greenlight Fund ($10,000) and Harverford College ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc reported $298K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc?
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 The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2165377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dipietro Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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