Private foundation · EIN 36-3047959 · Glencoe, Illinois

Edward and Rose Donnell 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 59 grants paid, $250K total, median $2,000. 32% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
59
$250K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IL
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodChicago, ILunrestricted$19K
Better Government AsscChicago, ILunrestricted$18K
Chicago Horticultural SocietyGlencoe, ILUnrestricted$15K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILunrestricted$12K
Trust for Public LandsSan Fransico, CAunrestricted$12K
Conservation InternationalArlington, VAunrestricted$10K
Kappa Sigma Scholarship FundCharlottesville, VAunrestricted$9,000
Tennessee 4hNashville, TNWilliamson County STEM Program$8,000
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCunrestricted$7,000
Nashville OperaNashville, TNunrestricted$6,000
American Red CrossChicago, ILunrestricted$6,000
Learning MattersNashville, TNunrestricted$5,000
Country Music Hall of FameNashville, TNunrestricted$5,000
Nashville Shakespeare FestivalNashville, TNunrestricted$5,000
Evanston Public LibraryEvanston, ILunrestricted$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYunrestricted$5,000
McGaw YMCAEvanston, ILunrestricted$5,000
Williamson Fire RescueFranklin, TNunrestricted$5,000
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYunrestricted$5,000
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILunrestricted$5,000
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, ILunrestricted$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCunrestricted$5,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYunrestricted$4,000
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILunrestricted$3,000
Writers TheatreGlencoe, ILunrestricted$3,000
Glencoe Family ServiceGlencoe, ILunrestricted$3,000
Chicago Youth CentersChicago, ILunrestricted$2,500
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, ILunrestricted$2,500
Friends of AnimalsDarien, CTunrestricted$2,000
Guide Dog FoundationSmithtown, NYunrestricted$2,000
3500rgBoston, MAunrestricted$2,000
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZunrestricted$2,000
Canine CompanionsAlbany, OHunrestricted$2,000
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GAunrestricted$2,000
Humane Farming AsscSan Rafael, CAunrestricted$2,000
National Assc on Mental IllinessArlington, VAunrestricted$2,000
Marine Ammal CenterSausalito, CAunrestricted$2,000
National Disaster Search Dog FndSanta Paula, CAunrestricted$2,000
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CAunrestricted$2,000
Rain Forest AllianceNew York, NYunrestricted$2,000
Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FLunrestricted$2,000
Save the RedwoodsSan Francisco, CAunrestricted$2,000
Sexual Assault CenterNashville, TNunrestricted$2,000
Wildlife Conservation SocietyNew York, NYunrestricted$2,000
Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COunrestricted$2,000
National Council on AgingArlington, VAunrestricted$2,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCunrestricted$2,000
American ForestsWashington, DCunrestricted$2,000
Conservation FundArlington, VAunrestricted$2,000
Friends of the Greenbay TrailGlencoe, ILunrestricted$2,000
Water Keepers AllianceNew York, NYunrestricted$2,000
Nashville ZooNashville, TNunrestricted$1,500
Glencoe Historic SocietyGlencoe, ILunrestricted$1,500
Bundled BlessingsEvanston, ILunrestricted$1,500
Friends of PetraitsChicago, ILunrestricted$1,500
Mother 2 MotherNashville, TNunrestricted$1,000
Planned ParenthoodNashville, TNunrestricted$1,000
Rotary InternationalEvanston, ILunrestricted$1,000
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy AsscMilford, CTunrestricted$500

By state: Illinois 19 · Tennessee 10 · Virginia 5 · New York 7 · California 6 · District of Columbia 4

About this foundation

Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, administered in care of Mark Donnell, tax-exempt since 1980. 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 Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation 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 Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 59 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation give?

Illinois (19 grants), Tennessee (10 grants), Virginia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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