John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation
Invitation OnlyLivonia, Michigan · EIN 38-3419348 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$562K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy High School | Farmington Hills, MI | Education | $32,000 |
| Right to Life | Livonia, MI | General support | $30,000 |
| Society of the Catholic Apostolate | Wyandotte, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Angels Place | Southfield, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey Hs | Detroit, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| The Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Univ of Detroit Jesuit Hs | Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| The Pajama Program | Livonia, MI | General support | $16,000 |
| Mi Work Matters | Livonia, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| Ss Peter and Paul Jesuit Church | Detroit, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| Ladies of Charity of St Vincen | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General support | $14,000 |
| Cares of Farmington Hills | Farmington Hills, MI | General support | $12,500 |
| Cabrini Clinic | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Farmington Dda | Farmington, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Gesu Catholic School | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Guidance Center | Southgate, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Have Faith in Haiti | Southfield, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic School | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| St Christine Christian Services | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| St Dominic Outreach | Detroit, MI | Homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| Starr Commonwealth | Michigan, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | Child welfare | $10,000 |
| Better Way Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Monastery of the Blessed Sacra | Farmington Hills, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Song and Spirit Institute of Peace | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Vets Returning Home | Roseville, MI | General support | $8,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | Oak Park, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Reach Out Fund | Milford, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Commonground Res & Crisis Ctr | Pontiac, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Covenant Community Care | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Deo Gratias Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Epiphany Elevaton Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Focus Hope | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Haven Fdn | Brewer, ME | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Journey to Housing | Dearborn Heights, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse | Pontiac, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Manna Community Meal | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Marys Mantle | Southfield, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Mother and Unborn Baby Care | Southfield, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Poverty Solutions at Uofm | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Saints for Tomorrow Fund | Farmington Hills, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Sanctum House | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Aloysius Parish | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Calre of Montefalco Catholic | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Moses the Black Parish | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| LA Casa Guadalupe | Detroit, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Detroit, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Global Health Charties | Farmington, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| St Francis Camp on the Lake | Jerome, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $562,250 | 73 |
| 2023 | $570,000 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3419348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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