The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker West Palm Beach, FL EIN: 83-1151610

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported $6,912,282 in grants to 11 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.

Key facts about The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc

In short: The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc gave $6.9M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $628K), mostly in Florida. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-1151610
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$6,912,282
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$628,389
Median grant
$300,000
New grantees (estimate)
45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024)
Total assets
$105,225,926
Primary geography
Florida (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$105.2M

-2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.9M

+14.3% YoY

Grant Count

11

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$628K

-6.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

45%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $237K; repeat grants $954K. How we count

Medians: $200K first-time, $863K repeat.

  • 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, health care, cultural and human services, arts education, conservation, and support for children and families.

For example, The King’s Academy says its mission is to share salvation through Jesus Christ and graduate Christian leaders through academic excellence and spiritual vitality. The Italian American Community Center says it works to sustain Italian American heritage and provide human services. Ohlone College Foundation says it supports Ohlone Community College, its programs, and students. Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County says it transforms Bridgeport children’s lives through arts education. Genesee Valley Conservancy says it protects natural resources, open space, habitat, and agricultural lands in the Genesee River watershed.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $6,912,282. Grants ranged from $51,000 to $2,100,000, with a median grant of $300,000. The largest awards were $2,100,000 to The King’s Academy, $1,500,000 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, and $1,400,000 to Palm Beach State College Foundation. Other grants included $580,282 to Italian American Community Center, $326,000 to Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, and $300,000 to Alumni Association of Nazareth College of Rochester. The listed grant purposes were general charitable purposes.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (82%), New York (13%), California (3%), and Connecticut (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

RochesterWest Palm BeachHollywoodJupiterLake WorthMiamiNorth Palm BeachBridgepointBridgeportFremontGeneseo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M4 grants20219 grants20229 grants202311 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2022) to $6.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $6.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The King's Academy: $2.1MThe King's Academy$2.1MJoe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation: $1.5MJoe Dimaggio Children'sHospital Foundation$1.5MPalm Beach State College Foundation: $1.4MPalm Beach State CollegeFoundation$1.4MItalian American Community Center Inc: $580KItalian American CommunityCenter Inc$580KNicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation: $326KNicklaus Children's HealthCare Foundation$326KAlumni Association of Nazareth College of Rochester: $300KAlumni Association of NazarethCollege of Rochester$300KMy Clinic: $275KMy Clinic$275KOhlone College Foundation: $200KOhlone College Foundation$200KOliver Patch Project: $100KOliver Patch Project$100KNeighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc: $80KNeighborhood Studios ofFairfield County Inc$80K

The largest 2024 recipient was The King's Academy ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.9M.

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K4$50–100K8$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M13$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 13 grants of 33 (39%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The King's Academy West Palm Beach, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$2,100,000
Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Hollywood, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$1,500,000
Palm Beach State College Foundation Lake Worth, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$1,400,000
Italian American Community Center Inc Rochester, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$580,282
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation North Palm Beach, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$326,000
Alumni Association of Nazareth College of Rochester Rochester, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$300,000
My Clinic Jupiter, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$275,000
Ohlone College Foundation Fremont, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$200,000
Oliver Patch Project Miami, FLGeneral Charitable Purposes$100,000
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CTGeneral Charitable Purposes$80,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $105,225,926 $4,078,202 $7,948,618 $6,912,282 11
2023 $108,265,176 $997,553 $7,134,176 $6,045,000 9
2022 $114,558,312 $3,559,445 $5,997,036 $5,237,806 9
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$105,225,926$108,265,176$114,558,312
Revenue$4,078,202$997,553$3,559,445
Expenses$7,948,618$7,134,176$5,997,036
Qualifying Distributions$6,978,856$6,142,809$5,237,806
Net Investment Income$3,108,440$2,334,696$2,800,215
Distributable Amount$5,635,672$5,270,970$5,440,466

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Frank Dimino as president, Darren Bardell as executive director, and Wendy Balch as treasurer and secretary.

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc is led by Darren Bardell, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Darren Bardell

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    $204K (2023) → $204K (2024)

  • Frank Dimino

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy Balch

    Treasurer & Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    $102K (2023) → $102K (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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

Darren Bardell — Executive Director: $204KDarren BardellExecutive Director$204KWendy Balch — Treasurer, Secretary: $102KWendy BalchTreasurer, Secretary$102K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $204K, to Darren Bardell (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 505 South Flagler Drive Ste 900, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5948
Phone: (585) 381-2030

Frequently asked questions about The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc

How much does The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc give each year?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc gave $6.9M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 9 grants.

What is The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $300,000, and its average grant was $628,389, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc that year got $237K on average.

Where does The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc give grants?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (2 grants).

Does The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The King's Academy ($2,100,000), Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation ($1,500,000) and Palm Beach State College Foundation ($1,400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc reported $105.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, health care, cultural and human services, arts education, conservation, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc?

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 Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1151610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Does The Frank Dimino Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, 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.

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