Grants paid in 2024
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA | Recruitment for the promise | $349K |
| Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Springg Harbor, NY | Donaldson translational | $203K |
| The Medical University of South Carolina FoundationCharleston, SC | Biomarkers of health from e | $150K |
| Charleston Jazz AcademyNorth Charleston, SC | Festival and academy | $120K |
| Dunstable Rural Land TrustDunstable, MA | Major long term projects | $111K |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Cancer research | $103K |
| Western Health ConnectPetaluma, CA | Petaluma valley hospital | $84K |
| Putnam Hospital Center FoundationNew York, NY | Da vinci xi upgrade project | $80K |
| Father Bill's & Mainspring FbmsBrockton, MA | The brockton housing | $75K |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network IncManhattan Beach, CA | Early detection and | $75K |
| South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC | Dive program support and | $50K |
| People IncorporatedFall River, MA | New early education center | $50K |
| Greater Fall River Re-Creation Committee IncFall River, MA | Pams pantry | $36K |
| Spoleto Festival USACharleston, SC | 2024 spoleto festival jazz | $35K |
| Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build D/B/A the Steel YardProvidence, RI | Steel yards educational | $35K |
| Pawling Free LibraryPawling, NY | Painting, repairs and | $34K |
| St Stephens Episcopal SchoolAustin, TX | New science center | $30K |
| Westport Land Conservation TrustWestport, MA | Website improvements and | $27K |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Supporting equity & justice | $25K |
| Phoenix Society IncKentwood, MI | Empowering burn survivors | $25K |
| Northeast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VT | Wildlands ecology program | $15K |
| North Country Studio Workshops IncNorth Hampton, NH | Faculty expenses for 2025 | $12K |
| Clouds Hill Victorian House MuseumEast Greenwich, RI | Porch restoration and | $11K |
| Collaborative EducationWarren, RI | Digital photo and film lab | $10K |
| Grace Garden Child Development CenterAustin, TX | Teacher retention & | $10K |
| Los Angeles ConservancyLos Angeles, CA | Technology upgrades project | $10K |
| Massachusetts Audubon SocietyLincoln, MA | Bird conservation | $10K |
| Reach Out and ReadBoston, MA | General operating | $10K |
| Tibetan Nuns ProjectSeattle, WA | Retreat center at shugsep | $10K |
| Charleston Promise NeighborhoodCharleston, SC | General operating | $10K |
| Concord Community Music SchoolConcord, NH | Musical scholarships and | $8,000 |
| Lucys Love Bus Charitable TrustAmesbury, MA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Stone FoundationKyle, TX | Meal deliveries to oncology | $7,500 |
| Spaulding Wooden Boat CenterSausalito, CA | Boatworks 101 apprentice | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of CharlestonCharleston, SC | Academic worldquest | $5,000 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden IncHarvard, MA | General operating | $2,059 |
By state: Massachusetts 10 · South Carolina 6 · New York 4 · California 4 · Tennessee 1 · Rhode Island 3
About this foundation
Oliver S & Jennie R Donaldson Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, administered in care of Bank of America, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Oliver S & Jennie R Donaldson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Oliver S & Jennie R Donaldson Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 36 grants, a median of $26K.
Where does Oliver S & Jennie R Donaldson Charitable Trust give?
Massachusetts (10 grants), South Carolina (6 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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