Donovan Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Jackson, WY EIN: 36-7463172

Donovan Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 15 grants totaling $133K.

Key facts about Donovan Family Foundation

EIN: 36-7463172
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $132,500
Grants made (2023): 15
Average grant: $8,833
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2023)
Primary geography: Wyoming (68% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Donovan Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Donovan Family Foundation's 15 itemized 2023 grants were Wyoming (68%) and California (13%). 93% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Donovan Family Foundation open to new grantees?

60%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.

33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Giving fell 57% from 2020 to 2023. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$133K

-61.4% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-48.6% YoY

About Donovan Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wyoming $90K (68%)

California $17K (13%)

Virginia $6K (5%)

New Jersey $5K (4%)

District of Columbia $5K (4%)

All other $10K (7%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Idaho Illinois Maryland Michigan Montana New Jersey New York South Dakota Texas Virginia Wyoming

Cities

JacksonArlingtonBelmarMooseStanfordTeton VillageFort WorthLake ForestMalibuNew YorkWashingtonBozemanGardinerHillsdaleCrazy HorseDriggsFalls ChurchGreenwichLanhamLaramie

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Grand Teton Music Festival ($75,000), Stanford University Hoover Institution ($15,000), Grant Teton National Park Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL Teton Village, WY	GENERAL	$75,000
STANFORD UNIVERSITY HOOVER INSTITUTION Stanford, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
GRANT TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Moose, WY	GENERAL	$10,000
DANCERS WORKSHOP Belmar, NJ	GENERAL	$5,000
JUDICIAL WATCH Washington, DC	GENERAL	$5,000
STATE POLICY NETWORK Arlington, VA	GENERAL	$5,000
TETON VALLEY SKIJOR CORPORATION Driggs, ID	PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
TETON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Jackson, WY	GENERAL	$5,000
HILLSDALE COLLEGE Hillsdale, MI	GENERAL	$2,000
PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Sherman Oaks, CA	GENERAL	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David E Donovan	Trustee	2	—
Nancy S Donovan	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donovan Family Foundation?

Donovan Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Jackson, WY. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Donovan Family Foundation operate?

Donovan Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.