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The O'Donnell Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 208766740

The O'Donnell Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $179,867 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $179,867 and the largest $179,867. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $16.0 million the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16.0 million12$192,853
2024$179,8671$0

How to apply

The O'Donnell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The O'Donnell Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$179,867

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Charitable contribution$179,867

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The O'Donnell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The O'Donnell Foundation give?

$179,867 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $179,867.

Who runs The O'Donnell Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert G O'Donnell (President/Director), Sue D O'Donnell (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct), Darrell W Baggs (Director) and Ann M Dolan (Director).

What does The O'Donnell Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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