The Donohue Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Donohue Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $372,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $111,000. 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$372,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $550,500 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $550,500 | 34 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $372,000 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Donohue 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 The Donohue Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $169,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Others Might Eat | General operations | $111,000 |
| Skillpoint Foundation | Donohue scholarship | $55,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operations | $50,000 |
| Adelphi University | General operations | $30,000 |
| Center for International Private Enterprise | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lombardi Cancer Center Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | General operations | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Dawson School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Safe Project | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of St Matthew | General operations | $7,500 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child | General operations | $7,500 |
| Delivering Good Health Community | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA of Boulder County | General operations | $2,500 |
| Oak Hill Cemetery | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Donohue
- Thomas J Donohue
- Keith J Donohue
- Thomas J Donohue Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Donohue Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Donohue Family Foundation Inc give?
$372,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Donohue Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John L Donohue (President), Thomas J Donohue (Director), Keith J Donohue (Director) and Thomas J Donohue Jr (Director).
What does The Donohue Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.