Dante Dieso Foundation Trust
Historical FunderMelrose, Massachusetts · EIN 30-0943307 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,900 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JANELLE SPINAZZOLA-JOHNSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 MAIN STREET, MELROSE MA 02176 |
| Phone | 7816201683 |
| ADMINISTRATOR@FOUNDATIONTRUST.ORG | |
| Form and materials | LETTERS OF INQUIRY SHOULD BE ON OFFICIAL ORGANIZATIONAL LETTERHEAD AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. ORGANIZATION NAME AND COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION. 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION HISTORY, MISSION, AND PRIMARY ACTIVITIES. 3. GRANT NARRATIVE INCLUDING NATURE OF REQUEST; RATIONALE FOR PROJECT; AND TYPE OF SUPPORT BEING REQUESTED (E.G., TRAINING, FUNDING, OTHER SUPPORT). 4. FOR FUNDING REQUESTS, SPECIFICATION OF TYPE OF AWARD BEING REQUESTED: (E.G., SCHOLARSHIP; EVENT-SPONSORSHIP; UNRESTRICTED SMALL GIFT; GRANT TO SUPPORT ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOUNDATION TRUST IN ITS CONDUCT OF ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES). 5. JUSTIFICATION OF HOW THIS AWARD WILL MAKE A DEMONSTRABLE IMPACT TO APPLICANT ORGANIZATION. 6. COPY OF ORGANIZATIONAL IRS TAX-EXEMPT LETTER AND DOCUMENTATION OF 501(C)(3) STATUS. 7. ORGANIZATIONAL ANNUAL BUDGET AND DETAILED GRANT-SPECIFIC BUDGET. COMPLETE GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FOUNDATIONTRUST.ORG |
| Deadlines | ONE ANNUAL GRANT SUBMISSION CYCLE PER YEAR. LETTERS OF INQUIRY DUE ON OR ABOUT MARCH 5TH. |
| Restrictions | REQUESTS FOR UNRESTRICTED SMALL GIFTS AND EVENT-SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIP MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME AND ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. TO COINCIDE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING GRANTMAKING, TRAINING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED NEW ENGLAND NONPROFITS IN 4 PRIMARY TRACKS: TRAUMA AND LIFE ADVERSITY; AT-RISK YOUTH AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES; ADULTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS; ADVANCING INCLUSIVITY IN THE ARTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Council on Aging | Melrose, MA | Pavilion project | $10,000 |
| Follow Your Art Community Studios | Melrose, MA | Working artist fellowship; emerging artist fellowship and supplies; bipoc writer fellowship; artist as witness event sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Revere Community School | Revere, MA | 2024 grant award | $2,925 |
| Melrose Alliance Against Violence | Melrose, MA | Walk sponsorship $500grant $1,400 | $1,900 |
| Melrose Council on Aging | Melrose, MA | Transportation for seniors to council on aging | $362 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,487 | 6 |
| 2023 | $47,588 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106997
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0943307
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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