The Domanica Foundation
The Domanica Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, Colorado, created in 1994. It supports educational and social programs and, since mid-2008, has focused its grantmaking on direct social services addressing hunger, homelessness, healthcare for the under- or uninsured, and scholarships.
The Domanica Foundation at a glance
In short: The Domanica Foundation gave $220K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state California. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,100
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,100
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,222,756
- +34.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Domanica Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligible applicants are IRS-qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations are invited to submit a brief proposal summary at any time; the website says no additional information is required from current recipients. Other applicants may be invited to submit a complete application for consideration at a board meeting. The 2025 filing lists a proposal summary and letter of intent as application materials. A complete application, if requested, includes a project narrative of no more than five pages, the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter, organization and project budgets, an implementation schedule and plan to measure success, a board-chair-signed support letter, and a list of board members. Evidence of partnerships and collaboration is encouraged. The foundation excludes individuals, certain fraternal, veteran, labor, and athletic organizations serving limited constituencies, political or lobbying organizations, capital fund drives, and private foundations. Grant recipients must submit progress reports and an accounting of grant funds at mid-point and year end.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists Friday, September 15, 2026, as the deadline for 2027 grant requests.
- Deadline
- The website lists Friday, September 15, 2026, as the deadline for 2027 grant requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Anderson
Mailing address: PO Box 338, Denison, TX 75021-0338
Phone: (505) 718-9228
Website: https://domanicafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Domanica Foundation
Who The Domanica Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Elizabeth Shelter ($30K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 182 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations in San Diego and Denver. Its website says New Mexico philanthropy is limited to current recipients and that it is not considering other New Mexico nonprofits at this time. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (40%), New Mexico (17%), Colorado (16%), Texas (9%), and Arkansas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Domanica Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2023) to $260K (2020). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Shelter Santa Fe, NM | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Lucky Duck Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Shelter Network San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Monarch School Project San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mount Saint Vincent Home Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Potter's Clay Ministries Inc Hot Springs, AR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Third Avenue Charitable Organization San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,222,756 | $2,723,883 | $429,447 | $220,100 | 31 | $383,273 | $2,564,759 | $400,409 |
| 2024 | $6,877,267 | $666,940 | $379,159 | $186,550 | 33 | $336,201 | $628,045 | $389,340 |
| 2023 | $6,597,098 | $354,274 | $378,090 | $184,300 | 34 | $332,900 | $317,912 | $348,261 |
| 2022 | $6,608,040 | $563,752 | $385,798 | $210,150 | 40 | $347,817 | $525,771 | $354,474 |
| 2021 | $6,421,435 | $459,801 | $416,726 | $249,000 | 44 | $381,727 | $417,125 | $363,861 |
| 2020 | $6,408,609 | $205,860 | $433,884 | $259,500 | 46 | — | $171,735 | $323,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Domanica Foundation reported a distributable amount of $400K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support educational and social programs that “enhance and enrich lives and that foster empowerment and respect.” Its stated funding interests include programs for people experiencing homelessness, hunger relief, healthcare, life skills, job training, apprenticeship programs, and scholarships. The foundation says grants are primarily project-oriented but that it will consider core-operating support for organizations, programs, and initiatives it supports.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied services. Potter’s Clay Ministries says it provides shelter and services for battered and abused women and children. Monarch School Project says it supports a K–12 school for unhoused students in San Diego County. Third Avenue Charitable Organization says it assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Special Delivery San Diego says it alleviates hunger and malnourishment among medically homebound people and people living with serious illnesses. Kitchens for Good says it transforms lives through culinary arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $220,100. Grants ranged from $700 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $30,000 to St. Elizabeth Shelter, $20,000 to ACE Scholarships, and $15,000 to The Lucky Duck Foundation. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Interfaith Shelter Network and $10,000 each to Alpha Project for the Homeless, Monarch School Project, Mount Saint Vincent Home, Potter’s Clay Ministries, San Diego Rescue Mission, and Third Avenue Charitable Organization. These listed awards were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen L. Berlanti as president; Linda Anderson as executive director/secretary; Michael A. Perry as treasurer; and McKenna L. Berlanti, Matthew D. Berlanti, John P. Hill Jr., and Patricia McAdow as directors.
The Domanica Foundation is led by Linda Anderson, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Anderson
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $92K (2025)
Karen L. Berlanti
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McAdow
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $39K (2025)
John P. Hill Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Berlanti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McKenna L. Berlanti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Perry
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karina Vancamp (2020–2024) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $92K, to Linda Anderson (Executive Director/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Domanica Foundation
How much does The Domanica Foundation give each year?
The Domanica Foundation gave $220K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $187K across 33 grants.
What is The Domanica Foundation's typical grant size?
The Domanica Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,100, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Domanica Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Domanica Foundation give grants?
The Domanica Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (17%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants), Santa Fe, NM (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Hot Springs, AR (2 grants).
Does The Domanica Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Domanica Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Domanica Foundation's largest grantees?
The Domanica Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Elizabeth Shelter ($30,000), Ace Scholarships ($20,000) and The Lucky Duck Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Domanica Foundation?
The Domanica Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $383K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (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 does The Domanica Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support educational and social programs that “enhance and enrich lives and that foster empowerment and respect.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Domanica Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Domanica Foundation's EIN?
The Domanica Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1906206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Domanica Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Domanica Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-domanica-foundation-morg_0e43ef0f35b7453487b6406bfbb7520f
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