Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,636 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$350,636
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$37.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,998 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,729 | 36 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $241,998 | 38 | $34.8 million |
| 2025 | $350,636 | 43 | $37.3 million |
How to apply
Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 36 | $344,085 |
| California | 3 | $5,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $396 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $255 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Rural Development | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| Colorado Food Cluster | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Bright by Text | General operating grant | $30,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| Early Milestones Colorado | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| High Rockies Community School | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| Nourish Colorado | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| Anastasis Academy | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Justice for the People Legal Center | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | General operating grant | $11,500 |
| Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (Epic) | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Montessori Collective | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| The Stead School | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General operating grant | $6,400 |
| Advocacy Rising | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Garden to Table | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Tides Center | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Littleton Public Schools Foundation | General operating grant | $1,050 |
| Asian Girls Ignite Co Hadanu Collective | General operating grant | $600 |
| Lincoln Elementary PTSA | General operating grant | $510 |
| Dzi Foundation | General operating grant | $500 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | General operating grant | $500 |
| Growing Gardens | General operating grant | $432 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | General operating grant | $400 |
| Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning | General operating grant | $400 |
| Child Fund International | General operating grant | $396 |
| Korean Academy of Colorado | General operating grant | $370 |
| The Denver Foundation | General operating grant | $365 |
| Cultivando | General operating grant | $284 |
| Living Earth Agricultural Foundation | General operating grant | $284 |
| La Luz Education | General operating grant | $260 |
| Quivira Coalition | General operating grant | $255 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating grant | $200 |
| The Table Urban Farm | General operating grant | $125 |
| Field Academy | General operating grant | $105 |
| Boulder Reporting Lab | General operating grant | $100 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General operating grant | $100 |
| Farm Discovery at Live Earth | General operating grant | $100 |
| Focus Points Family Resource Center | General operating grant | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kaylin Dines
- Anthony Lewis
- Kim Knous Dolan
- Connie Dines
Questions people ask
Does Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc give?
$350,636 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kaylin Dines (Secretary), Anthony Lewis (Treasurer), Kim Knous Dolan (Vice President) and Connie Dines (President).
What does Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and food and hunger.