Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$57,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$959,281
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $53,000 | 18 | $681,762 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 10 | $861,501 |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 18 | $959,281 |
How to apply
Les and Sissy Donovan 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 Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 14 | $47,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | Support for families in need | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita | General fund | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic Inc | Health care for the needy | $5,000 |
| Holy Savior Catholic Church | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Providing hunger-relief | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Feed the hungry | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County | Victims of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Westside Good Neighbor Center | Feed the hungry | $4,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Defeating childhood cancer | $3,000 |
| Starkey | Helping people with disabilities | $3,000 |
| Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Development fund | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Harbor House | Victims of domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Club Parkinson's | Support for people with parkinson's disease | $2,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Care for children in need | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Helping homeless veterans | $1,000 |
| Christian Association of Youth Mentoring | Youth mentoring | $1,000 |
| Newman University | General fund | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Dental care for children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie D Donovan Sr
- Mary D Halfmann
- Leslie D Donovan Jr
- Robert H Donovan
Questions people ask
Does Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie D Donovan Sr (Chairman and Director), Mary D Halfmann (President and Director), Leslie D Donovan Jr (Vice President and Directo) and Robert H Donovan (Secretary/Treasurer & Dire).
What does Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and food and hunger.