Ronald L McDaniel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.5 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$37.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
63% 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 | $3.2 million | 29 | $33.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 56 | $37.2 million |
How to apply
Ronald L McDaniel 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 Ronald L McDaniel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18 | $2.5 million |
| Illinois | 22 | $1.7 million |
| Arizona | 9 | $235,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Girls Inc of Wayne County | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Peoples Resource Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ross Community Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Casa of Dupage | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Easter Seals of Dupage | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Northeast Dupage Family & Youth | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Communities Inn Schools of Wayne County | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Launch Pad Teen Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Chino Valley Educational Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society Chicago | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charleston | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of the Low Country | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Richmond Civic Theatre Inc | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sharing Connections | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Black Girls Dance | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Hunger Project | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Circle You Help Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Foodbank Inc DBA Gateway Food Pantry | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Dorchester Cacchildren in Crisis | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Little Heros League | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Yavapai Casa for Kids | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Birth to Five Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| High Country Early Intervention | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Richmond Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Teens Closet | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Laurel Community Center | Charitable | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Gulick
- Julia Sampieri
- Brenda Jacobs
- Laura Alvarado
- Laura Coyle
- William Crain
- Stephen Hayes Jr
- Angela Darlington
Questions people ask
Does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Ronald L McDaniel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Gulick (President), Julia Sampieri (Secretary), Brenda Jacobs (Treasurer) and Laura Alvarado (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.