Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 152 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sonoma Teaching ProjectSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $36K |
| The Sonoma Teaching ProjectSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $36K |
| The Sonoma Teaching ProjectSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $36K |
| The Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Helping HandsCountryside, IL | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Mgh Leadership Council for Psychiatric FundBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $20K |
| 4thoseLouisville, CO | Unrestricted | $15K |
| St Pauls Episcopal ChurchDedham, MA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| The Mortem ArboretumLisle, IL | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15K |
| The Church of Bethesda-By-The-SeaPalm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $13K |
| Friends of Historic Second ChurchChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $13K |
| Sonoma Valley Community ChurchSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $12K |
| The Sonoma Teaching ProjectSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $12K |
| The Church of the Holy SpiritLake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Austen Riggs CenterStockbridge, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Gorton CenterLake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| H2h ProjectHodgkins, IL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Helping HandsCountryside, IL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Mgh Leadership Council for Psychiatric FundBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Mgh Leadership Council for Psychiatric FundBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| The Lord's PlaceWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Town of Palm Beach United WayPalm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Field MuseumChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sonoma Charter SchoolSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Chicago Architectural FoundationChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian ChurchBellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 4thoseLouisville, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 4thoseLouisville, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CaresChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chapel & York US FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Evangelism FellowshipWarrenton, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Detour Reef Life Preservation SocietyDrummond Island, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Drummond Island Historical MuseumDrummond Island, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Drummond Island Sportmans ClubDrummond Island, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Drummond Island Sportmans ClubDrummond Island, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Drummond Island Volunteer Fire & RescueDrummond Island, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| H2h ProjectHodgkins, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park ConservancyChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park ZooChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Community ChurchSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| StratumChampaign, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Arlington CommonArlington, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Montana HistoryHelena, MT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Richard H Driehaus MuseumChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trout and Salmon FoundationChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Timothy's SchoolChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sunshine School of SonomaSonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsRiverwoods, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
By state: Illinois 72 · California 15 · Florida 9 · Massachusetts 11 · New York 7 · Colorado 4
About this foundation
The Donnelley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Donnelley 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 The Donnelley Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $734K across 152 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does The Donnelley Foundation give?
Illinois (72 grants), California (15 grants), Florida (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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