Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $19,750 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$19,750
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$87.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.7 million the year before.
41% 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 | $8.7 million | 25 | $83.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 32 | $87.5 million |
How to apply
Frank McHugh-O'Donovan 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.
What Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $19,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Protecting the San Andreas Corridor | $400,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $323,000 |
| Friends of the Los Angeles River | The FoLAR Resilience Lab at the Harvard-Westlake River Park Campus | $200,000 |
| Stella Adler Theatre | ACTion/Outreach Scholarship fund and General Support | $160,000 |
| Antelope Valley Conservancy | Joshua Tree Woodland Preservation Fund | $140,000 |
| Colettes Children Home Inc | Homeless Shelter Program (HSP) | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc | Arboretum Visitor Plaza Entrance Project | $100,000 |
| Ventura County Farm to School | General Support and Program Activities for 2024-2025 school year | $100,000 |
| Treepeople Inc | Environmental Education and School Greening | $69,000 |
| Alexandria House | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Homes for Life Foundation | Medical Services Coordinator fund | $30,000 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles | General Support | $30,000 |
| Las Familias del Pueblo | General support | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club | Project learn: every child college ready with STEM | $20,000 |
| Students for Eco Education and Agriculture Inc | Farm-to-Food Lab Education and Wellness Initiative and STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Education Program | $20,000 |
| Valley Village | Operating Support for Valley Village programs serving adults with developmental disabilities | $20,000 |
| Diy Girls | General Support | $19,500 |
| Apopo US Inc | Supporting APOPO's Game Changing Free Running HeroRAT | $19,000 |
| The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation | General Operating Support & Program Support for Expanded Camp for All Summer Program for Underserved Youth | $15,000 |
| Yeshivat Ohr Chanoch Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Best Friends National Advocacy Programs | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | Bold Choice Fund (Humane Education) | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands | General Support | $10,000 |
| Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue | Pawsitive Change Program | $10,000 |
| Muttville | Humane Education Program | $10,000 |
| Project Pooch | fund to Train, Certify, Mentor 8 youth for 3 months | $10,000 |
| Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc | Cameras and Drone equipment fund | $10,000 |
| Tashbar Sephardic Yeshiva Ketana | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Monica Academy Inc | Purchase of Computers | $7,500 |
| Ballona Wetlands Land Trust | Continued Internship Program | $6,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | Education Programs | $3,000 |
| La Compost | Bringing the Magic Soil Bus to Los Angeles Public Schools | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Celina McHugh
- Patricia McHugh
- Theresa M McHugh
Questions people ask
Does Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $19,750.
Who runs Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Celina McHugh (Dir), Patricia McHugh (Dir, CEO) and Theresa M McHugh (Dir, Sec, VP).
What does Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.