The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stuart, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$92,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $85,500 | 7 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 15 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Carolyn L Donigan Private 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $47,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $17,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded Warrior Project | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Martin County | Pendulum project | $10,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Michael Phelps Foundation | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Friends of Greenmead | General and unrestricted | $6,000 |
| University of Michigan General Fund | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Florida | General and unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $3,000 |
| FFRF | General and unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Treasure Coast Humane | General and unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dustin Donigan
- Michael Stephen Donigan
Questions people ask
Does The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation Inc give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dustin Donigan (Vice President) and Michael Stephen Donigan (President).