The Paul J Dimare Foundation
The Paul J DiMare Foundation is a private foundation based in Homestead, Florida. Its 2025 grants included support for ALS research, medicine, education, human services, social services, youth services, and the arts.
The Paul J Dimare Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul J Dimare Foundation gave $12.6M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,620,616
- +256.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,802,945
- +866.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $70,722,556
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Paul J Dimare Foundation
- 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: PO Box 900460, Homestead, FL 33090-0460
Phone: (305) 245-4211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul J Dimare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Umass Medical ALS Research Fund ($8.9M). Together the top 7 received $12.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 77 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, recipients in Massachusetts received 70% of grant dollars and recipients in Florida received 30%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Paul J Dimare Foundation gives
- Giving grew 327% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2019) to $12.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $12.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Medical ALS Research Fund Worcester, MA | education | $8,850,016 |
| Buoniconti Fund Doral, FL | medicine | $3,600,000 |
| Vizcaya museum & Gardens Coral Gables, FL | Youth Services | $50,600 |
| American red cross Coral Gables, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| United Way Miami Miami, FL | human services | $35,000 |
| Women of Tomorrow Coral Gables, FL | social services | $25,000 |
| Young Patronesses of the opera Miami, FL | arts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grant totals and counts by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,722,556 | $8,746,952 | $13,316,513 | $12,620,616 | 7 | $12,620,616 | $8,709,471 | $98,070 |
| 2024 | $106,853,164 | $9,960,143 | $3,902,471 | $3,543,295 | 19 | $3,543,295 | $9,958,765 | $4,705,675 |
| 2023 | $70,716,230 | $5,490,579 | $3,344,562 | $3,110,900 | 16 | $3,110,900 | $2,197,949 | $3,206,377 |
| 2022 | $57,931,380 | $2,528,443 | $3,160,914 | $2,958,400 | 18 | $2,958,400 | $2,027,509 | $3,138,288 |
| 2021 | $67,294,365 | $12,430,491 | $3,117,045 | $2,845,400 | 17 | $2,845,400 | $8,268,206 | $17,348 |
| 2020 | $62,436,343 | $4,942,926 | $2,667,260 | $2,472,902 | 21 | — | $2,058,926 | $2,704,082 |
| 2019 | $54,650,733 | $2,686,161 | $2,709,398 | $2,436,100 | 22 | — | $2,686,161 | $2,591,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul J Dimare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research and medicine, education, human and social services, youth services, and the arts. The grant recipients’ missions offer examples of the work supported: United Way Miami says its mission is to bring people and institutions together to improve community education, financial stability, and health. Young Patronesses of the Opera says its mission is to promote and support opera and opera education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $12,620,616. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $8,850,016, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants were $8,850,016 to UMASS Medical ALS Research Fund for education and $3,600,000 to Buoniconti Fund for medicine. Other listed grants included $50,600 to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens for youth services, $50,000 to the American Red Cross for education, and $35,000 to United Way Miami for human services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul J DiMare Jr as trustee, Anthony DiMare as president, and Gino DiMare and Scott DiMare as trustees.
The Paul J Dimare Foundation is led by Anthony Dimare, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Dimare
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Dimare Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gino Dimare
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott DiMARE
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paul J Dimare Foundation
How much does The Paul J Dimare Foundation give each year?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation gave $12.6M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 19 grants.
What is The Paul J Dimare Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,802,945, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul J Dimare Foundation give grants?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coral Gables, FL (3 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Paul J Dimare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Paul J Dimare Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Paul J Dimare Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Umass Medical ALS Research Fund ($8,850,016), Buoniconti Fund ($3,600,000) and Vizcaya museum & Gardens ($50,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul J Dimare Foundation?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation reported $70.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul J Dimare Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research and medicine, education, human and social services, youth services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul J Dimare Foundation?
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 Paul J Dimare Foundation's EIN?
The Paul J Dimare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0537843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Paul J Dimare Foundation 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Paul J Dimare Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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