Donahue Foundation
Donahue Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palos Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K.
Donahue Foundation at a glance
In short: Donahue Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,734
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,184
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,630
- Total assets
- $37,316
- +97.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Donahue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Students or Families ($37K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $56K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Students or Families Chicago, IL | Other Program Services | $19,858 |
| Students or Families Chicago, IL | Student Direct | $7,008 |
| Students or Families Chicago, IL | General Charitable Assistance | $6,252 |
| Students or Families Chicago, IL | General Assistance Miscellaneous Students | $3,616 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,316 | $36,792 | $50,779 | $36,734 | 4 | $36,734 |
| 2023 | $18,893 | $57,850 | $70,276 | $56,111 | 5 | $56,111 |
| 2022 | $488 | $91,448 | $97,975 | — | — | $98,023 |
| 2020 | $2,412 | $43,686 | $44,145 | $44,145 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donahue Foundation is led by David Donahue, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Donahue
CEO
Chairman → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Donahue Foundation
How much does Donahue Foundation give each year?
Donahue Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 5 grants.
What is Donahue Foundation's typical grant size?
Donahue Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,630, and its average grant was $9,184, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donahue Foundation give grants?
Donahue Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Donahue Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Donahue Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Donahue Foundation?
Donahue Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Donahue Foundation's EIN?
Donahue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4161074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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