Donnell Foundation
The Donnell Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. It makes grants to organizations, including a range of Texas-based recipients and organizations in other states.
Donnell Foundation at a glance
In short: Donnell Foundation gave $117K across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,060
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,829
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,224,089
- +25.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (18 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donnell Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit written requests. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Barry Donnell
Mailing address: PO Box 5003, Wichita Falls, TX 76307
Phone: (940) 723-5523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donnell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 269 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas organizations received 76% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Arkansas and Minnesota, at 5% each, and Ohio and New York, at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donnell Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 63 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Manor Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $8,250 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Texas One Richardson, TX | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Faith Mission Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Operation Rescue Children Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ron Hutchison Ministries Harrison, AR | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Tribal Rescue Ministries Cass Lakes, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,224,089 | $580,322 | $125,030 | $117,060 | 64 | $120,585 | $576,797 | $118,198 |
| 2023 | $1,768,797 | $119,777 | $100,774 | $92,625 | 51 | $96,187 | $66,214 | $114,494 |
| 2022 | $1,749,794 | $62,219 | $74,817 | $57,750 | 51 | $61,427 | $64,842 | $110,146 |
| 2021 | $1,762,392 | $687,523 | $63,151 | $56,520 | 51 | $59,817 | $684,225 | $93,227 |
| 2020 | $1,138,020 | $-13,379 | $82,773 | $77,655 | 52 | — | $41,737 | $100,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donnell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for varied organizations. Presbyterian Manor describes its mission as providing high-quality care for seniors in North Texas. Southern Methodist University says its mission is education through research and teaching, creating and imparting knowledge for citizens and professionals. HealthNetwork Foundation describes its work as connecting members with leading healthcare providers and supporting medical education and research through partner hospitals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $117,060. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Larger grants included $10,000 to Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, $8,250 to Presbyterian Manor, and $7,500 each to Midwestern State University and Southern Methodist University. The stated purposes for these grants were general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barry Donnell, Johnelle Donnell, and Dustin Donnell as trustees.
Donnell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Donnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dustin Donnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Johnelle Donnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Donnell Foundation
How much does Donnell Foundation give each year?
Donnell Foundation gave $117K across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 51 grants.
What is Donnell Foundation's typical grant size?
Donnell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,829, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donnell Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Donnell Foundation give grants?
Donnell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (5%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (41 grants), Richardson, TX (3 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Harrison, AR (2 grants).
Does Donnell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Donnell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donnell Foundation's largest grantees?
Donnell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation ($10,000), Presbyterian Manor ($8,250) and Midwestern State University ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donnell Foundation?
Donnell Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donnell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for varied organizations. Presbyterian Manor describes its mission as providing high-quality care for seniors in North Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donnell Foundation?
Submit written requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donnell Foundation's EIN?
Donnell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6064428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Donnell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/donnell-foundation-morg_f454ec542363427e876923a6264ac8e3
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