McDonnell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McDonnell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$170,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $424,015 the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $424,015 | 9 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 5 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
McDonnell Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McDonnell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $115,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All in Fostering Futures | Human services | $100,000 |
| Million Kids | Child safety | $50,000 |
| Kingdom Conversations | Religious | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Armed Forces | To provide support to the men and wo | $5,000 |
| ACTIV8 Sports Inc | Human services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John F McDonnell
- Patricia McDonnell
- Matthew J McDonnell
Questions people ask
Does McDonnell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDonnell Family Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McDonnell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John F McDonnell (President), Patricia McDonnell (Vice Preside) and Matthew J McDonnell (Secretary/Tr).
What does McDonnell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.