McDonnell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
McDonnell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6.3 million and the largest $6.3 million. 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$6.3 million
- Largest grant$6.3 million
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.4 million 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 | $3.8 million | 1 | $96.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 1 | $111 million |
| 2025 | $6.3 million | 1 | $110 million |
How to apply
McDonnell 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $6.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule XII attached | General charitable purposes | $6.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A McDonnell
- Jean W McDonnell
- Mary C Fielder
- Kerry McDonnell
Questions people ask
Does McDonnell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDonnell Foundation Inc give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6.3 million.
Who runs McDonnell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A McDonnell (Director), Jean W McDonnell (President & Director), Mary C Fielder (Director) and Kerry McDonnell (Director).