O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $37,500. 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$100,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $89,500 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $100,300 | 10 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc 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 O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $80,300 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GBMC | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $37,500 |
| The Maryland Zoo | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $12,800 |
| Gilchrist Philanthropy | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Baltimore | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
| Charities AIDS Foundation America | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
| Weta | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
| Ramey Air Force | To support the organization's mission to introduce adolescents to christ and grow with them | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne D O'Donnell
Questions people ask
Does O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc give?
$100,300 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynne D O'Donnell (President).
What does O'Donnell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and animals.