The Domenico Paulon Foundation
The Domenico Paulon Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Bronx, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $295K.
The Domenico Paulon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Domenico Paulon Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -87.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +93.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,193,160
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Domenico Paulon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NY African Film Festival ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Domenico Paulon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 86% 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 $15K (2024) to $123K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY African Film Festival New York, NY | Foster ArtsEducation | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,193,160 | $55,860 | $32,267 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $294,703 | — |
| 2023 | $1,169,567 | $56,304 | $170,275 | $116,500 | 15 | $154,059 | $48,195 | $178,556 |
| 2022 | $1,154,180 | $142,819 | $151,348 | $116,500 | 15 | $149,515 | $141,511 | $172,786 |
| 2021 | $1,162,709 | $136,788 | $169,995 | $123,000 | 15 | $164,240 | $131,033 | $178,535 |
| 2020 | $1,197,319 | $104,624 | $133,187 | $88,000 | 14 | — | $98,926 | $154,636 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Domenico Paulon Foundation is led by Mary Boniece, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Boniece
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Luca Bonetti (2020–2023) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Mary Boniece (Chairman of the Board).
Frequently asked questions about The Domenico Paulon Foundation
How much does The Domenico Paulon Foundation give each year?
The Domenico Paulon Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $117K across 15 grants.
How large is The Domenico Paulon Foundation?
The Domenico Paulon Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $56K.
Where does The Domenico Paulon Foundation operate?
The Domenico Paulon Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What is The Domenico Paulon Foundation's EIN?
The Domenico Paulon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2277543. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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