Donahue Family Foundation Inc
The Donahue Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established around 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes aligned with Roman Catholic values and commitment to virtuous goals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$649K
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
37
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides support to charitable organizations consistent with the Roman Catholic religious faith and their commitment to life. Primary funding areas include:
- Education (33% of recent giving)
- Religion (27% of recent giving), particularly Roman Catholic organizations
- Health (9% of recent giving)
- Environment
- Social & Human Services
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
National scope with grants distributed across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,147,623
- Total Revenues: $1,433,001
- Total Expenses: $754,697
- Total Giving: $644,500–$648,500
- Number of Employees: 1
Financial Trend: The foundation maintains stable assets and consistent annual giving levels.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,059,185 | $1,147,623 | $469,319 |
| Revenue | $648,466 | $1,433,001 | $458,663 |
| Expenses | $780,823 | $754,697 | $832,942 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $747,992 | $737,169 | $817,336 |
| Net Investment Income | $640,427 | $1,428,873 | $446,026 |
| Distributable Amount | $80,715 | $95,632 | $129,057 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William J Donahue Sr – President
- Colleen D Gornick – Director
- Mark E Murtha – Director
- Matthew B Donahue – Director
- Susanna F Koubek – Director
- Thomas J Gillespie – Director
Founders:
- John F. Donahue
- Rhodora J. Donahue
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J DONAHUE SR | PRESIDENT | 30 | $87,562 |
| MARK E MURTHA | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LISA J PIERCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GREGORY F DOLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW B DONAHUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS J GILLESPIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN D GORNICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSANNA F KOUBEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW J PETNUCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1001 Liberty Avenue, Suite 720 Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3714
Phone: 412-471-6420
EIN: 25-1619351
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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