Private foundation · EIN 26-0508592 · Cleveland, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donahey Family Foundation

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: 10 grants paid, $140K total, median $10K. 30% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$140K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Winous Point Marsh ConvervancyPort Clinton, OHPreservation ofnatural habitats$51K
Burr and Burton AcademyManchester, VTSupport of educationalendeavors$25K
The Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VASupport ofeducationalendeavors$15K
Dream CatchersWilliamsburg, VAEquine assistedtherapeutic andeducational services$10K
Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond Inc Dba the DoorwaysRichmond, VALodging andnon-medical servicesfor hospital patients$10K
Stratton Community FoundationStratton, VTSupport of educationalendeavors$10K
Cleveland Mounted Police Charitable TrustCleveland, OHPreservation ofmounted policeservices$9,000
Polo Community of Aiken FundAiken, SCSupport of local poloprofessionals$5,000
University School Tower SocietyHunting Valley, OHImprovingeducationalendeavors$2,500
The Generals ReadoutLexington, VASupport ofeducational endeavors$2,500

By state: Ohio 3 · Virginia 4 · Vermont 2 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Donahey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of John S Seich, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Donahey Family Foundation 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 Donahey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Donahey Family Foundation give?

Ohio (3 grants), Virginia (4 grants), Vermont (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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