Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071
Preselected recipients only
Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $26,010 and the largest $349,306. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$26,010
- Largest grant$349,306
- Assets$43.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 44 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 36 | $43.5 million |
How to apply
Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 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 Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $678,061 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $370,076 |
| New York | 4 | $342,144 |
| California | 4 | $173,842 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $103,076 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $56,196 |
| Texas | 3 | $47,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $19,960 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Recruitment for the promise | $349,306 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Donaldson translational | $202,921 |
| The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation | Biomarkers of health from e | $150,000 |
| Charleston Jazz Academy | Festival and academy | $120,000 |
| Dunstable Rural Land Trust | Major long term projects | $110,576 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Cancer research | $103,076 |
| Western Health Connect | Petaluma valley hospital | $83,842 |
| Putnam Hospital Center Foundation | Da vinci xi upgrade project | $80,248 |
| Father Bill's & Mainspring FBMS | The brockton housing | $75,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | Early detection and | $75,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Dive program support and | $50,076 |
| People Incorporated | New early education center | $50,000 |
| Greater Fall River Re-Creation Committee Inc | Pams pantry | $36,101 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | 2024 spoleto festival jazz | $35,000 |
| Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build D/B/A the Steel Yard | Steel yards educational | $35,000 |
| Pawling Free Library | Painting, repairs and | $33,975 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | New science center | $30,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Website improvements and | $27,019 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Supporting equity & justice | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Society Inc | Empowering burn survivors | $25,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Wildlands ecology program | $15,000 |
| North Country Studio Workshops Inc | Faculty expenses for 2025 | $11,960 |
| Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | Porch restoration and | $11,196 |
| Collaborative Education | Digital photo and film lab | $10,000 |
| Grace Garden Child Development Center | Teacher retention & | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy | Technology upgrades project | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Bird conservation | $10,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tibetan Nuns Project | Retreat center at shugsep | $10,000 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood | General operating | $10,000 |
| Concord Community Music School | Musical scholarships and | $8,000 |
| Lucys Love Bus Charitable Trust | General operating | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Stone Foundation | Meal deliveries to oncology | $7,500 |
| Spaulding Wooden Boat Center | Boatworks 101 apprentice | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Charleston | Academic worldquest | $5,000 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Inc | General operating | $2,059 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
- Hilton C Smith Jr
- Stephen Lirakis
- Christopher Lirakis
- Priscilla Lawrence
- Mark Lawrence
- Susan Lirakis
- Margaret Smith
- Wilson Smith
- Allen Mast
Questions people ask
Does Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $26,010.
Who runs Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071?
Its 2024 filing lists Truist Bank (Co-Trustee), Hilton C Smith Jr (Co-Trustee), Stephen Lirakis (Co-Trustee) and Christopher Lirakis (Co-Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.