Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$184,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,171 the year before.
94% 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 | $172,017 | 17 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $164,171 | 2 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $184,000 | 16 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley 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 Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $128,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | General support | $25,000 |
| Eastman School of Music | General support | $25,000 |
| Dalton School | General support | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation Ceara Donnelley Daf | General support | $17,000 |
| The Julliard School of Music | General support | $15,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $15,000 |
| Open Space Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General support | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin International Music Festival | General support | $8,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $7,500 |
| New York Philharmonic | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Park Concervancy | General support | $3,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago | General support | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ceara G Donnelley
- Naomi S Donnelley
- Aidan Williams Donnelley
- Inanna H Donnelley
- Miss Tegan Vivian Donnelley
Questions people ask
Does Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation give?
$184,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ceara G Donnelley (Trustee), Naomi S Donnelley (Trustee), Aidan Williams Donnelley (Trustee) and Inanna H Donnelley (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Strachan & Vivian H Donnelley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.