Donnelly Family Foundation Corp
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Illinois, including support for education, medical research, arts, and community services.
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Donnelly Family Foundation Corp gave $104K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,500
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,350
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,097,348
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donnelly Family Foundation Corp
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5400 Ocean Boulevard 15-4, Sarasota, FL 34242
Phone: (847) 809-0326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donnelly Family Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Art Institute of Chicago ($25K). Together the top 9 received $94K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 5% to Indiana, 2% to Texas, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donnelly Family Foundation Corp gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2025) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Northwestern School of Medicine Chicago, IL | Breast Surgery Research Fund | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Care for Real Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Patrick Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Marion University Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Peak Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Congaree Foundation Houston, TX | Educational and Vocational Opportunities Through Golf | $2,500 |
| Seeds of Peace New York, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,097,348 | $689,259 | $122,508 | $103,500 | 10 | $103,500 | $85,090 | $171,639 |
| 2024 | $2,530,597 | $1,167,830 | $163,090 | $146,200 | 13 | $146,200 | $200,269 | $137,556 |
| 2023 | $1,525,857 | $262,023 | $193,539 | $175,000 | 7 | $175,000 | $94,544 | $96,626 |
| 2022 | $1,457,373 | $442,784 | $1,351,581 | $1,332,500 | 6 | $1,332,500 | $16,165 | $100,406 |
| 2021 | $2,366,170 | $550,307 | $160,805 | $142,500 | 5 | $142,500 | $39,633 | $175,812 |
| 2020 | $1,976,668 | $104,243 | $211,002 | $198,000 | 4 | — | $11,477 | $120,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donnelly Family Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including the Art Institute of Chicago, Evans Scholars Foundation, Northwestern School of Medicine, and Care for Real. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. Care for Real says it helps vulnerable neighbors overcome food insecurity and provides food, clothing, pet food, referrals, and other services to low-income residents. Congaree Foundation says it seeks to positively impact young people locally and globally through golf.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $103,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $25,000 each to the Art Institute of Chicago and Evans Scholars Foundation, and $20,000 to Northwestern School of Medicine for its Breast Surgery Research Fund. Other grants included $10,000 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships and its Building Her Tomorrow capital campaign; $5,000 each to Care for Real, St Patrick, Marion University, and PEAK; $2,500 to Congaree Foundation; and $1,000 to Seeds of Peace.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William P Donnelly as president, treasurer, and director; Susan C Donnelly as vice president, secretary, and director; and William C Donnelly, Kevin D Donnelly, Grace C Donnelly, Elizabeth A Donnelly, and Hayley D Donnelly as directors.
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp is led by William C. Donnelly, President, Treasurer, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William C. Donnelly
President, Treasurer, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace C. Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayley D. Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D. Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Donnelly
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Donnelly Family Foundation Corp
How much does Donnelly Family Foundation Corp give each year?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp gave $104K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 13 grants.
What is Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's typical grant size?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,350, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donnelly Family Foundation Corp give grants?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Donnelly Family Foundation Corp give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's largest grantees?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's largest 2025 grantees include The Art Institute of Chicago ($25,000), Evans Scholars Foundation ($25,000) and Northwestern School of Medicine ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donnelly Family Foundation Corp?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Donnelly Family Foundation Corp fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including the Art Institute of Chicago, Evans Scholars Foundation, Northwestern School of Medicine, and Care for Real. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donnelly Family Foundation Corp?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's EIN?
Donnelly Family Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2785988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donnelly Family Foundation Corp accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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