Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lowell, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $638,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$638,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$373,648
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $551,500 the year before.
55% 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 | $2.5 million | 33 | $986,246 |
| 2024 | $551,500 | 24 | $534,136 |
| 2025 | $638,000 | 33 | $373,648 |
How to apply
Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable 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 Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $638,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JFK Library | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Project Learn | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts School Admin Assoc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Neqm | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Whistler House Museum | Unrestriced | $45,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Lowell | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Lowell Festival Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Merrimack Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wbur Radio | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| WGBH Radio | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| GMVC & V Bureau | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lasell University | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lowell Community Health Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lowell Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Housing | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Middlesex Community College | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mill City Grows | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lowell | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lowell Summer Music Festival | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coalition for A Better Acre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| D'youville Senior Care | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Association for the Blind | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Parks & Conservation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Transitional Living | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Strongwater Farm | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Meagan House Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mass Bay | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Women Working Wonders | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Donahue
- Daniel J Donahue
- Alicia Donahue
Questions people ask
Does Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation give?
$638,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy L Donahue (Trustee As N), Daniel J Donahue (Trustee As N) and Alicia Donahue (Committee Me).
What does Richard K & Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.