Cill Dara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cill Dara Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$20,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,000 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 | $70,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Cill Dara 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 Cill Dara Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Therese | Father shea scholarship fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Hank Monahan
- Daniel J Monahan
Questions people ask
Does Cill Dara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cill Dara Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Cill Dara Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Hank Monahan (Trustee) and Daniel J Monahan (Trustee).
What does Cill Dara Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.