Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,964 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$152,964
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $141,363 the year before.
43% 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 | $141,363 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $152,964 | 16 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Mary Barnes Donnelley 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 Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $32,323 |
| Idaho | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,141 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blues Kids Foundation | Blues Camp | $25,000 |
| Saint Leonard's Ministries | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Individual | $13,141 | |
| University of Idaho | Lynara J. Bennett Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sista's with a PhD 501 | Operating Costs and Project Development | $10,000 |
| University of Idaho | Elexis Bennett Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Oasis | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Frontline Focus Foundation | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Boston College | The Mellin Family Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Garwood Volunteer Fire Department | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nivas Inc | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Ryann Inniss Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Contributions from Partnerships | Charitable activities | $73 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan B Mellin
- Debra M Mcoy
- Naoma Donnelley
- Laren Donnelley
Questions people ask
Does Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation give?
$152,964 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan B Mellin (President), Debra M Mcoy (Secratary), Naoma Donnelley (Director) and Laren Donnelley (Director).
What does Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.