William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 185 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $290,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.4 million
- Number of grants185
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$290,000
- Assets$148 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.4 million | 229 | $136 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 185 | $148 million |
How to apply
| Contact | O'Neill Fdn Attn Leslie Perkul 425 Literary Road Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 831-4134, info@oneill-foundation.org |
| What to submit | Send or call requesting format or visit website at www.oneill-foundation.org |
| Deadlines | Submission dates can be found on the foundation's website at www.oneill-foundation.org. |
| Restrictions | The o'neill foundation's responsive grantmaking program supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our mission and vision. Organizations must have family-focused programming, serve communities where o'neill family members are actively involved, and meet the requirements and guidelines for each program area. The proactive, grantmaking programs are made to organizations nominated by the members of the o'neill family only. No grants are made to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $978,950 |
| Ohio | 20 | $881,300 |
| Maryland | 36 | $729,825 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $728,500 |
| Virginia | 20 | $468,050 |
| California | 14 | $343,250 |
| Vermont | 3 | $303,050 |
| Hawaii | 16 | $241,283 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $111,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $105,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Seminar Network Inc Aka Stand Together Trust | Merit america | $290,000 |
| Mercy Center Inc | Familia adelante / family forward | $200,000 |
| Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland | Family partners initiative | $200,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Evaluating a 2gen framework in north anne arundel county | $200,000 |
| Woodson Center | Community affiliate network ($150,000) and the joseph fund ($40,000) | $190,000 |
| Givedirectly | Rwandan villages | $162,600 |
| Center for Urban Families | Launching a 2gen ecosystem in baltimore | $150,000 |
| CHN Housing Partners | Louise c. Stokes scholar house implementation | $150,000 |
| Community of Hope | Community of hope's 2gen approach to maternal and child health services | $150,000 |
| Mamatoto Village | Mothers rising home visitation (mrhv) program | $150,000 |
| Rutland County Parent-Child Center | Families at the center in southwest vermont | $150,000 |
| The Child Center of Ny | Cash+community works | $150,000 |
| University Hospitals Health System Inc | Dyadic mental health care for mothers & infants at uh: implementing the healthysteps model | $125,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities | Bbc birth centercapital campaign | $106,550 |
| Groundswell Fund | Groundswell funds birth justice fund | $106,550 |
| Givedirectly | In her hands | $104,000 |
| Deep South Center for Environmental Justice | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Givedirectly | Rxkids eastern up expansion | $100,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Ascend at the aspen institute: phase ii of the 2gen best practice accelerator fund | $100,000 |
| X Cares | General operations | $80,100 |
| Five Mountains Hawaii | General operating support | $76,525 |
| Hunger Free Vermont Inc | General operating support | $76,525 |
| Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation | General operating support | $76,525 |
| Vibrant Hawai'i | General operating support | $76,525 |
| West Harlem Environmental Action Inc (We Act for Environmental Justice) | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Midlands Fatherhood Coalition | General operations | $60,000 |
| Omni | Love 4 the least (unrestricted) | $58,500 |
| Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Inc | General operating support | $55,825 |
| Community of Hope | General operations (no funds to be used for ceo salary) | $55,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Building adirondack futures through community schools | $50,000 |
| Alliance of Concerned Men | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hawken School | Track project | $50,000 |
| The Seminar Network Inc Aka Stand Together Trust | University hospitals / dr. Pronovost project | $50,000 |
| Changing Woman Initiative | General operating support | $46,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Inc | Family wellness workshop ($35,000) and abuse, domestic violence & sexual assault services program ($10,000) | $45,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | 2024-25 annual fund ($10,000), dean's gift fund ($15,000), and endowment ($20,000) | $45,000 |
| Musical Arts Associationthe Cleveland Orchestra | General operations | $40,000 |
| The Hidden Genius Project | Operations in baltimore | $40,000 |
| Winous Point Marsh Conservancy | General operations | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Perkul
- Laura O'Neill Bower
- David Donahey
- Timothy O'Neill
- Brian Sweeney
- Robert Donahey
- Mary Walker
Questions people ask
Does William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission dates can be found on the foundation's website at www.oneill-foundation.org..
How much does William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 185 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie Perkul (President/Ceo), Laura O'Neill Bower (Secretary), David Donahey (Treasurer) and Timothy O'Neill (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.