Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$10.1 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$256 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.9 million the year before.
50% 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 | $10.9 million | 34 | $226 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 24 | $256 million |
How to apply
Donnini-Rudolph 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.
What Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Illinois | 14 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $400,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Best use | $5.0 million |
| Spring Initiatives | Best use | $800,000 |
| Columbia University Medical Center | Best use | $600,000 |
| Dreamm | Best use | $412,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Best use | $400,000 |
| Partners in Health | Best use | $400,000 |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Best use | $400,000 |
| Champion Parks Foundation | Best use | $325,000 |
| Community Foundation East Central Illinois | Best use | $250,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Best use | $250,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Best use | $200,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Best use | $200,000 |
| Chron's and Colitis Foundation | Best use | $150,000 |
| Sola Gratia | Best use | $150,000 |
| Sinai Temple | Best use | $125,000 |
| Feeding Our Kids | Best use | $100,000 |
| Connections Foundation | Best use | $80,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Best use | $75,000 |
| Vineyard Church | Best use | $50,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | Best use | $35,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Best use | $30,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | Best use | $12,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Best use | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Best use | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Donnini
- Karen D Rudolph
Questions people ask
Does Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Donnini (Director) and Karen D Rudolph (Director).
What does Donnini-Rudolph Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.