Michael T O'Donnell Foundation
Accepts applications
Michael T O'Donnell Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $30,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John and Diane O'Donnell 150 N Riverside Plaza Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 788-1800 |
| What to submit | No formal forms |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions except organizations must be qualified 501 (c) (3) orgs |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Services | Charitable | $30,000 |
| St Matthews House | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Teen Challenge Illinois | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Q O'Donnell
- Diane M O'Donnell
Questions people ask
Does Michael T O'Donnell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Michael T O'Donnell Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Michael T O'Donnell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Q O'Donnell (Trustee - As Required) and Diane M O'Donnell (Trustee - As Required).