We support educational and social programs that enrich lives and foster empowerment and respect.
Housing
Provide shelter services and transitional housing for families and individuals in need.
Education
Support work-force readiness, education and training, guided workplace experience, and apprenticeships. The foundation also supports nonprofits providing educational opportunities for underserved and nontraditional populations.
Health
Support nonprofits providing for the safety, health, and well-being for the underserved; and educational opportunities for nontraditional students.
Food
Fund food banks and nutrition programs to address food insecurity.
About Us
What
we do
We empower front-line nonprofit organizations providing critical social services.
Why
we exist
We believe robust communities are built when essential needs—like housing, food, and education—are securely met.
Who
we are
A private family foundation dedicated to thoughtful, easily accessible philanthropy since 1994.
Funding for Your Vision
We support impactful organizations. Follow our simple process to submit your proposal for consideration by our board.
Submit Proposal Summary
Fill out and submit our online Proposal Summary form to introduce your organization and project goals. A physical copy must also be mailed to our PO Box address.
Review & Invitation
Our Board of Directors reviews submitted proposal summaries during upcoming grantmaking meetings. If your project aligns with our funding priorities, you will be invited to submit a full application. (Note: Current grant recipients do not need to submit additional preliminary information.)
Complete Application
If invited, you will submit your full proposal package, including project narrative, budget details, 501(c)(3) letter, and support documents, electronically and by mail before the deadline.
Grant Award & Reporting
Approved projects receive funding. Recipients will share mid-point and year-end progress reports and financial accounting to measure the project's success. We encourage our recipients to report both successes and challenges.
Geographic Eligibility
The Foundation's philanthropy is limited to applications from states where family resides or has special interests: CA, CO, FL, NM, PA, AR.
Our Impact
Discover how our community partners are transforming lives, restoring dignity, and building resilient pathways for individuals and families across our focus regions.
Providing Critical Lead Funding & Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women & Families
Pathways to Opportunity: College & Career Readiness for Unhoused Youth
Transforming Lives Through Culinary Apprenticeships & Career Mobility
Living with Dignity: Bridging Critical Service Gaps for Unsheltered Neighbors
Current Recipients
Discover the frontline organizations and community programs we are proud to support across our four core priority areas.
Alpha Project for the Homeless
• San Diego, CAAffordable housing, emergency shelter services, outreach, and supportive care for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Interfaith Shelter Network San Diego
• San Diego, CARotational emergency shelter, comprehensive case management, and transitional housing for unhoused families.
Potters Clay Ministries
• Hot Springs, ARSafe haven emergency shelter, recovery counseling and life-skills transformation programs for women and children in crisis.
San Diego Rescue Mission
• San Diego, CAHolistic emergency rescue shelter, long-term residential recovery programs, and permanent housing stabilization.
St. Elizabeth Shelter
• Santa Fe, NMEmergency shelter, supportive transitional housing and continuous operating assistance for homeless men, women, and children.
Texoma Family Shelter
• Denison, TXEmergency family shelter, supportive transitional housing services and essential resources for displaced families.
Grand Central Station
• Sherman, TXWeekend supplemental nutrition, daily hot meals, and emergency food pantry assistance for local school children and families.
Jackson House
• Hot Springs, ARShort-term crisis assistance for basic human needs including food, clothing, emergency shelter and a daily free lunch program.
Somerset County Mobile Food Bank
• Somerset, PADirect mobile food pantry distributions delivering fresh produce, dairy, and grocery staples across rural townships.
Somerset County Meals on Wheels
• Somerset, PANutritious daily home-delivered meals and wellness check-ins for homebound senior citizens and disabled adults
Tri County Senior Nutrition
• Denison, TXCongregate dining centers and homebound nutritional meals ensuring health and food security for area senior citizens.
JAFCO
• Sunrise, FLChildren’s emergency shelter, developmental disability support and comprehensive family preservation services.
Santa Fe Community Services
• Santa Fe, NMFrontline street outreach, housing navigation assistance, and essential supportive services for unhoused community members.
Semper Fi & America’s Fund
• San Diego, CACritical medical assistance, adaptive housing support and wellness care for combat wounded and critically ill veterans.
U Dance
• Wilmington, DEUDance is a student-run philanthropic organization at the University of Delaware, dedicated to fighting childhood cancer.
Volunteer Victims Advocates
• Westminster, COCrisis intervention, trauma counseling, legal and medical advocacy for victims of crime.
Altrusa
• Hot Springs, ARRecognition, scholarships and academic achievement awards for high school students and community literacy initiatives.
Boys and Girls Club
• Denison, TXYouth mentorship. STEM education, after school tutoring and character development for young people.
Kitchens for Good
• San Diego, CAHands-on culinary arts apprenticeships, kitchen workforce training and meaningful career placement for individuals overcoming barriers.
Lucky Duck Foundation
• San Diego, CAVocational skills training, internships, and job placement initiatives for transition-age young adults.
Monarch Schools
• San Diego, CAComprehensive accredited K-12 public education and social-emotional wraparound support for students experiencing homelessness.
Mt. St. Vincent
• Denver, COSpecialized pediatric behavioral health services, trauma-informed clinical therapy and individualized education
Rancho Genesis
• Baja/Mexico & San Diego, CASports programs, recreation, and educational enrichment for orphaned children and vulnerable youth.
Third Avenue Charitable Organization
• San Diego, CAFree community medical and dental clinics, mental counseling and wellness outreach for low-income seniors and unhoused adults.
Get in Touch
Domanica Foundation
Supporting community initiatives since 1994
Denison, Texas 75021-0338