Private foundation · EIN 84-1498562 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McDonnell 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $170K total, median $10K. 60% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$170K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
All in Fostering FuturesLakewood, COHuman services$100K
Million KidsRiverside, CAChild safety$50K
Kingdom ConversationsLittleton, COReligious$10K
American Friends of the Armed ForcesPalm Desert, CATo provide support to the men and wo$5,000
Activ8 Sports IncHighlands Ranch, COHuman services$5,000

By state: Colorado 3 · California 2

About this foundation

McDonnell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, administered in care of John F McDonnell, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does McDonnell Family 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 McDonnell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $170K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does McDonnell Family Foundation give?

Colorado (3 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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