John & Clara Dolan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Clara Dolan Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,100 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$154,100
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,700 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $100,100 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $129,700 | 34 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $154,100 | 31 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
John & Clara Dolan 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 John & Clara Dolan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17 | $76,100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $40,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Society Hurrican | Charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Elevate Life | Charitable activities | $13,100 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Benilde-St Margarets | Education | $5,000 |
| College of St Catherine | Education | $5,000 |
| College of St Benedicts | Higher education | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Marquette University | Higher education | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Cancer Center | Research | $5,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Education | $5,000 |
| Hope for Uganda | Charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Catholic Eldercare | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| San Alfonso Mission | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Childrens Hospital Founda | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| San Lucas Toliman Missions | Charitable actiovities | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| St Johns Vianney | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| St Paul Seminary-School of Divinity | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapo | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Phoenix | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Thue
- Mary Lou Thue
- Ann Jensen
- Teresa Dolan
- Dean Dolan
Questions people ask
Does John & Clara Dolan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Clara Dolan Foundation give?
$154,100 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs John & Clara Dolan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Thue (Secretary/Tr), Mary Lou Thue (President), Ann Jensen (Director) and Teresa Dolan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John & Clara Dolan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.