The Donofrio Foundation
Invitation OnlyForked River, New Jersey · EIN 91-2151046 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$101K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $840 and $5,000.
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
12% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County College Foundation | Toms River, NJ | Educational fundingfor community college | $10,680 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Toms River, NJ | Support for the centersneuroscience instituteand cancer center | $10,334 |
| United Way of Ocean County | Wall Township, NJ | Funding to over 60 health andhuman care programs that areprovided by partner agencies | $10,000 |
| Toms River Board of Education | Toms River, NJ | 2024 scholarshipfund | $6,000 |
| Donovan Catholic High School | Toms River, NJ | High school2024/2025scholarship awards | $5,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | 2024/2025Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support for childrenbattling cancerand other deadly diseases | $5,000 |
| The Frances Foundation | Holmdel, NJ | Support forchildrenwith cancer | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Aid to under resourcedstudents for tuition& scholarships | $5,000 |
| Your Grandmother's Cupboard | Toms River, NJ | Provde hygiene products,meals, clothing to needy | $5,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Toms River, NJ | Provide shelter, support and services to homeless and vulnerable youth in ocean and monmouth counties | $4,600 |
| St Joseph's Grade School | Toms River, NJ | Grade school 2024/2025scholarship awards | $4,000 |
| Caregivers Volunteers of Central Jersey | Toms River, NJ | Provide critical services to homebound seniors | $2,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundaiton | New York, NY | To fund research intothe cause, care and cureof alzheimers disease | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Family Sevices | Toms River, NJ | Interfaith ministry providingshelter, meals & assistance to homeless families | $2,500 |
| Simon's Soup Kitchen | Seaside Park, NJ | Provides hot mealsto those in need in thesurrounding community | $2,500 |
| The Italian-American Cultural Society | Toms River, NJ | 2024 studentscholarship awards | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | Asbury Park, NJ | One-On-One mentoringrelationships that ignitethe power & promise of youth | $1,500 |
| Fulfill Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean | Neptune, NJ | Provide food to those in need in monmouth& ocean counties | $1,500 |
| The Lacey Food Bank Inc | Forked River, NJ | Provides groceriesto those in needin lacey twp | $1,500 |
| Central Regional School District | Bayville, NJ | 2024 academicscholarship | $1,000 |
| Hope Sheds Light | Toms River, NJ | Raise awareness & supportsindividuals throughaddiction recovery | $1,000 |
| Ocean County Columbus Day Parade | Brick, NJ | To educate public onitalian heritage & culture atannual parade/festival | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | Provides medicalcleft care forchildern | $1,000 |
| Jersey Shore Council Bsa | Toms River, NJ | Provide support forthe boy scout programin ocean county | $840 |
| Ocean County Foundation for Vocational and Technical Education Inc | Toms River, NJ | Educational fundingfor vocational school | $760 |
| Ocean County YMCA | Toms River, NJ | Assistance for y fundingfor financial membershipto residents | $760 |
| Open Arms Inc | Toms River, NJ | Support for harbor houseand contact of oceanand monmouth counties | $500 |
| St Joseph's Century Club | Toms River, NJ | Grade school 2024/2025scholarship awards | $500 |
| Contact of Ocean & Monmoutn Counties | Toms River, NJ | 24 hour crisis intervention & suicide prevention hotline | $350 |
| Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore | Farmingdale, NJ | Providing programs, services andtraining that will make positiveimpact on girls ages 5 to 17 | $300 |
| Soroptimist International of Toms River | Toms River, NJ | Funding for scholarships | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,824 | 32 |
| 2023 | $105,435 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103748
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2151046
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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