Eleanor M Donnell Trust
Eleanor M Donnell Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $7,329, all to organizations in Maine.
Eleanor M Donnell Trust at a glance
In short: Eleanor M Donnell Trust gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $732.9), mostly in Maine. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,329
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $733
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $711
- Total assets
- $143,102
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eleanor M Donnell Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor M Donnell Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mainehealth ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eleanor M Donnell Trust open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $784; repeat grants $727. How we count
Medians: $784 first-time, $711 repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,300 |
| Good Will Farm Hinckley, ME | Unrestricted General | $784 |
| Sweetser Saco, ME | Unrestricted General | $784 |
| Wayfinder School Camden, ME | Unrestricted General | $784 |
| YMCA of Portland Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $711 |
| Catherine Morrill Day Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $711 |
| Portland Boys Club Assn Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $711 |
| Pine Tree Council Inc Boy Scouts Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $711 |
| Pine Tree Soc for Crippled Bath, ME | Unrestricted General | $711 |
| Girl Scouts of Maine S Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $122 |
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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 | $143,102 | $13,753 | $10,571 | $7,329 | 10 | $8,526 | $11,606 | $8,302 |
| 2024 | $139,982 | $4,371 | $9,299 | $6,360 | 9 | $7,463 | $2,151 | $7,805 |
| 2023 | $140,842 | $-1,787 | $10,703 | $7,309 | 10 | $8,348 | $1,389 | $7,315 |
| 2022 | $150,484 | $28,198 | $9,531 | $6,658 | 10 | $7,714 | $26,257 | $7,953 |
| 2021 | $154,579 | $10,389 | $10,271 | $7,143 | 10 | — | $8,658 | $8,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor M Donnell Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $7,329. Grants ranged from $122 to $1,300, with a median grant of $711. All were designated for unrestricted general purposes. Recipients included MaineHealth ($1,300), Good Will Farm, Sweetser, and Wayfinder School ($784 each), and YMCA of Portland, Catherine Morrill Day, Portland Boys Club Association, Pine Tree Council Inc. Boy Scouts, and Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children ($711 each). Girl Scouts of Maine received $122.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Eleanor M Donnell Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor M Donnell Trust
How much does Eleanor M Donnell Trust give each year?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is Eleanor M Donnell Trust's typical grant size?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust's median grant in 2025 was $711, and its average grant was $733, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleanor M Donnell Trust that year got $784 on average.
Where does Eleanor M Donnell Trust give grants?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (5 grants).
Does Eleanor M Donnell Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eleanor M Donnell Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleanor M Donnell Trust's largest grantees?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Mainehealth ($1,300), Good Will Farm ($784) and Sweetser ($784), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor M Donnell Trust?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust reported $143K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor M Donnell Trust?
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 Eleanor M Donnell Trust's EIN?
Eleanor M Donnell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6007915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Eleanor M Donnell Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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