The Donofrio Foundation
The Donofrio Foundation is a private foundation based in Forked River, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing describes contributions supporting hospital treatment and medical research, student scholarships, and local community services.
The Donofrio Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donofrio Foundation gave $101K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,824
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,151
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,545,291
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% 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 Donofrio Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 No Main Street, Forked River, NJ 08731-3634
Phone: (609) 971-1390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donofrio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean County College Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (5%), Washington, DC (5%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donofrio Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $74K (2021) to $107K (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County College Foundation Toms River, NJ | Educational Fundingfor Community College | $10,680 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation Toms River, NJ | Support for the Centersneuroscience Instituteand Cancer Center | $10,334 |
| United Way of Ocean County Wall Township, NJ | Funding to over 60 health andhuman care programs that areprovided by partner agencies | $10,000 |
| Toms River Board of Education Toms River, NJ | 2024 Scholarshipfund | $6,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ | 2024/2025Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Support for Childrenbattling Cancerand Other Deadly Diseases | $5,000 |
| The Frances Foundation Holmdel, NJ | Support Forchildrenwith Cancer | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | Aid to Under Resourcedstudents for Tuition& Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Your Grandmother's Cupboard Toms River, NJ | Provde Hygiene PRODUCTS,MEALS, Clothing to Needy | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,545,291 | $207,103 | $107,357 | $100,824 | 32 | $100,824 | $76,016 | $124,008 |
| 2023 | $1,448,570 | $166,341 | $111,756 | $105,435 | 34 | $105,435 | $65,272 | $112,825 |
| 2022 | $1,397,376 | $108,527 | $104,083 | $98,425 | 23 | $98,425 | $49,280 | $116,078 |
| 2021 | $1,394,560 | $109,169 | $79,438 | $73,695 | 21 | $73,695 | $43,661 | $111,932 |
| 2020 | $1,365,909 | $77,969 | $111,536 | $106,570 | 22 | — | $40,351 | $89,682 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donofrio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities that include contributions to hospitals for treatment and research into advances in medicine, funding for student scholarships, and support through United Way for local transportation for honorably discharged veterans, services for children with epilepsy and their families, and training for local safety and first-aid volunteers.
Its 2024 grants also supported organizations working in education, health care, human services, and youth support. For example, Ocean County College Foundation says its mission is to provide student scholarships, awards, loans, and community programs. Community Medical Center Foundation says it supports the charitable purposes and services of Community Medical Center, which provides medically necessary health care. Ocean’s Harbor House describes its mission as providing shelter, support, and services to vulnerable youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $100,824. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,680, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $10,680 to Ocean County College Foundation for educational funding for community college; $10,334 to Community Medical Center Foundation for support of its Neuroscience Institute and Cancer Center; and $10,000 to United Way of Ocean County for health and human care programs provided by partner agencies.
Other grants included $6,000 to Toms River Board of Education for a scholarship fund; $5,000 each to an individual recipient High School and Georgian Court University for scholarships, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for children battling cancer and other deadly diseases, and United Negro College Fund for tuition and scholarships; and $4,600 to Ocean’s Harbor House for services to homeless and vulnerable youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda D’Onofrio and Stephen D’Onofrio as trustees.
The Donofrio Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul J. Dalton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda D'onofrio
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D'onofrio
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donato D'onofrio (2020) — Trustee
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 Donofrio Foundation
How much does The Donofrio Foundation give each year?
The Donofrio Foundation gave $101K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 34 grants.
What is The Donofrio Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donofrio Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,151, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donofrio Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Donofrio Foundation give grants?
The Donofrio Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toms River, NJ (16 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Donofrio Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Donofrio Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Donofrio Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donofrio Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ocean County College Foundation ($10,680), Community Medical Center Foundation ($10,334) and United Way of Ocean County ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Donofrio Foundation?
The Donofrio Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (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 Donofrio Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities that include contributions to hospitals for treatment and research into advances in medicine, funding for student scholarships, and support through United Way for local transportation for honorably discharged veterans, services for children with epilepsy and their families, and training for local safety and first-aid volunteers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donofrio Foundation?
The foundation 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 Donofrio Foundation's EIN?
The Donofrio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2151046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Donofrio Foundation 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Donofrio Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-donofrio-foundation-morg_b75f8e3134b043df9de78e8028bd12a8
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