Donahue Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Donahue Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $648,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $56,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$648,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $644,500 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $644,500 | 38 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $648,500 | 37 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Donahue Family 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.
What Donahue Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $262,500 |
| Florida | 7 | $125,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $101,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $87,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Pittsburgh | General | $56,000 |
| Diocese of Toledo | General | $54,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington | General | $50,000 |
| Ave Maria University | General | $50,000 |
| St Vincent Archabbey | General | $50,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Youngstown | General | $42,000 |
| Diocese of Harrisburg | General | $42,000 |
| Acton Institute | General | $25,000 |
| The Becket Fund | General | $25,000 |
| Cpci Medical Centers of SW Florida | General | $20,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General | $20,000 |
| Diocese of Greensburg | General | $16,000 |
| Grove City College | General | $12,500 |
| Providence House | General | $12,500 |
| St Matthews House | General | $12,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General | $12,500 |
| 1 by 1 Leadership Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Angels' Place Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Avow | General | $10,000 |
| Beatrice Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County | General | $10,000 |
| Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The Commonwealth Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Unaltered Ministries | General | $10,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Catholicvote Ed Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Human Coalition | General | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Move A Mountain Missions | General | $5,000 |
| Renew the I Do Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Cardinal Newman Society | General | $5,000 |
| Vision for Life | General | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General | $3,500 |
| Catholic League | General | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Church - St Jude Parish | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Donahue Sr
- Mark E Murtha
- Lisa J Pierce Assistant Secretary
- Gregory F Dolan
- Matthew B Donahue
- Thomas J Gillespie
- Colleen D Gornick
- Susanna F Koubek
- Andrew J Petnuch
Questions people ask
Does Donahue Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donahue Family Foundation Inc give?
$648,500 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Donahue Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William J Donahue Sr (President), Mark E Murtha (Secretary/Treasurer), Lisa J Pierce Assistant Secretary (Assistant Treasurer) and Gregory F Dolan (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Donahue Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.