Donovan Family Foundation

EIN 04-3584922 Β· MA Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in MA
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In 2025, Donovan Family Foundation based in MA paid 8 grants totaling $175K to 8 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $25K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, CHEVERUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, and FRANCIS OUIMET CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$86,405
Giving (latest yr)
$175,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
8
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Catholic Schools Foundation$25,000
  • Cheverus Catholic School$25,000
  • Francis Ouimet Caddie Scholarship Fund Inc$25,000
  • Samaritans Inc$25,000
  • St Marks School$25,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$175,000 Β· 8 grants

Grants Paid (8)

Catholic Schools Foundation
Boston, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Cheverus Catholic School
Malden, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Francis Ouimet Caddie Scholarship Fund Inc
Norton, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
St Marks School
Southborough, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Xaverian Brothers High School
Westwood, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Samaritans Inc
Boston, MA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Mission Grammar School
Roxbury, MA
Unrestricted
$15,000
Malden Catholic High School
Malden, MA
Unrestricted
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Donovan Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Donovan Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs.

In its most recent filing, Donovan Family Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $175K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $25K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, CHEVERUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, FRANCIS OUIMET CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Donovan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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