The Donohue Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Donohue Family Foundation is a private foundation in New City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$78,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $73,250 | 40 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 42 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 43 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Donohue Family 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 The Donohue Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $32,000 |
| California | 18 | $26,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The SFS Annual Fund | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bates College | General and unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Columbia University College of PS | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Schyler Health Foundation | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Olana Partnership | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospicare | General and unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Ar | General and unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Sanborn Scholarship Fund | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SPCA of Tompkins County | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children's Global Health Fund | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Glide Foundation | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Storm King Art Center | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fordham University | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Health Media Project | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Exploratorium | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| De Young Museum | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sfmoma | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The San Francisco Zoo | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| California Collaborative for Imm Ju | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Water for South Sudan | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gramatan Village | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Germantown Library | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Golden Gate Bird Alliance | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| 826 Valencia | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Kqed No Ca Public Radio | General and unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin F Donohue
- Claire B Donohue
- Michael S Donohue
Questions people ask
Does The Donohue Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Donohue Family Foundation give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Donohue Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin F Donohue (Trustee), Claire B Donohue (Trustee) and Michael S Donohue (Trustee).
What does The Donohue Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.