Private foundation · EIN 13-7228785 · New City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donohue Fam Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $78K total, median $1,000. 40% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$78K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Sfs Annual FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$10K
Bates CollegeLewiston, MEGeneral and unrestricted$7,500
Columbia University College of PsNew York, NYGeneral and unrestricted$5,000
Schyler Health FoundationMontour Falls, NYGeneral and unrestricted$5,000
The Olana PartnershipHudson, NYGeneral and unrestricted$4,000
Dartmouth College FundHanover, NHGeneral and unrestricted$4,000
HospicareIthaca, NYGeneral and unrestricted$3,000
Immigration Institute of the Bay ArSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$2,250
Sanborn Scholarship FundFlorissant, COGeneral and unrestricted$2,000
SPCA of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYGeneral and unrestricted$2,000
Children's Global Health FundRichmond, VAGeneral and unrestricted$2,000
Wave HillBronx, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
Storm King Art CenterNew Windsor, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
Fordham UniversityBronx, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
New York Botanical GardensBronx, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
Scenic HudsonPoughkeepsie, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,500
Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Wikipedia FoundationWashington, DCGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Global Health Media ProjectWaitsfield, VTGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Palm Springs Air MuseumPalm Springs, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
De Young MuseumGarden Drive, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
SfmomaSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
The San Francisco ZooSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Habitat for Humanity InternationalSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
CASA de LA MadresSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
California Collaborative for Imm JuOakland, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Water for South SudanRochester, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Has HaitiPittsburgh, PAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Hudson Athens Lighthouse PreservatiAthens, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Art OmiGhent, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Save a BunnyMill Valey, CAGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Gramatan VillageBronxville, NYGeneral and unrestricted$1,000
Meals on Wheels San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$500
Germantown LibraryGermantown, NYGeneral and unrestricted$500
Golden Gate Bird AllianceBerkeley, CAGeneral and unrestricted$500
826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$500
Kqed No Ca Public RadioSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$500
Thomas Cole Historic HouseCatskill, NYGeneral and unrestricted$500
Skaneateles Lake AssociationSkaneateles, NYGeneral and unrestricted$500
Noe Valley Chamber HouseSan Francisco, CAGeneral and unrestricted$250

By state: New York 17 · California 18 · Maine 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Donohue Fam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in New City, New York, administered in care of Gary Jakalow, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Donohue Fam Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Donohue Fam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 43 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Donohue Fam Foundation Tr give?

New York (17 grants), California (18 grants), Maine (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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