The Dianne and Michael Bienes Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 65-0016668 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,450 and $100,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation to non-profit hospital | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Bears Foundation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support of bears foundation-medical research | $100,000 |
| Broward Public Library Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation in support of the library system | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas High School | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation to educational organization | $15,000 |
| American Association of Order of Malta | New York, NY | Donation to religious organization | $6,450 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation to church | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,450 | 6 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522819349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0016668
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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