Private foundation · EIN 46-4251139 · Chagrin Falls, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill and Kathy Oneill 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: 19 grants paid, $163K total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$163K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OHCampaign$25K
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OHCapital campaign$25K
University HospitalsCleveland, OHGeneral fund$15K
Catholic CharitiesCleveland, OHAnnual appeal$10K
Musical Arts AssocClevleand, OHGeneral fund$10K
Hunting Valley FoundationHunting Valley, OHGeneral fund$10K
Gilmour AcademyGates Mills, OHAnnual appeal$10K
American Foreign Policy CouncilWashington, DCGeneral fund$10K
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHCapial campaign$10K
Citizens for Responsible Fed BudgetWashington, DCGeneral fund$5,000
Lake View CemeteryCleveland, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Western Reserve Land CounservancyMoreland Hills, OHAnnual appeal$5,000
Therapueatic Riding FoundationChagrin Falls, OHGeneral funjd$5,000
Holden AboretumKirtland, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Gesu ChurchUniversity Heights, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Hawken SchoolChesterland, OHGeneral fund$5,000
In MotionBeachwood, OHGeneral fund$1,500
West Park Historical SocietyClevleand, OHGeneral fund$500
John Marshall Alumni AssocRocky River, OHGeneral fund$500

By state: Ohio 17 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Bill and Kathy Oneill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Bill and Kathy Oneill 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 Bill and Kathy Oneill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bill and Kathy Oneill Foundation give?

Ohio (17 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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