Donahue Foundation

EIN 47-4161074 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10.6K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2023, Donahue Foundation based in IL paid 5 grants totaling $56.1K to 1 organization. Individual grants ranged from $7.6K to $18.8K, with a median of $10.6K. Its largest recipient was STUDENTS OR FAMILIES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,893
Giving (latest yr)
$56,111
Filing year
2023
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$10.6K
Recipients
1
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Students OR Families$56,111

Where grants went

  • Illinois$56,111 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Students OR Families
Chicago, IL
Other Program Services
$18,838
Students OR Families
Chicago, IL
General Charitable Assistance
$11,183
Students OR Families
Chicago, IL
Student Housing
$10,632
Students OR Families
Chicago, IL
Student Direct
$7,877
Students OR Families
Chicago, IL
General Assistance Miscellaneous Students
$7,581

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Donahue Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Donahue Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $56.1K. Individual grants ranged from $7.6K to $18.8K (median $10.6K).

Recent recipients include STUDENTS OR FAMILIES. The full grant list is on this page.

Donahue Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Donahue Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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