The Donahue Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Donahue Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $21,000. 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$103,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,500 the year before.
7% 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 | $112,000 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $101,500 | 16 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $103,000 | 15 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Donahue 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 Donahue Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $100,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | General fund | $21,000 |
| Caritas | General fund | $15,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | General fund | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Richmond | Empowerment fund | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Richmond | General fund | $10,000 |
| Va Leap | General fund | $7,500 |
| Richmond SPCA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Collegiate School | General fund | $2,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Shalom Farms | General fund | $2,000 |
| Sportable | General fund | $2,000 |
| Virginia Public Media | General fund | $2,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $1,500 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Sue Estes Donahue
- Thomas H Donahue Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Donahue Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Donahue Family Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Donahue Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Sue Estes Donahue (President & Director) and Thomas H Donahue Jr (Secretary/Treasurer & Dir).
What does The Donahue Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.