John D Finnegan Fdn

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 34-6516439

AdultsOlder adultsEducationHigher educationPhilanthropy

John D Finnegan Fdn is a private foundation focused on Adults, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $270K. Net investment income was $449K.

Key facts about John D Finnegan Fdn

EIN: 34-6516439
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $270,000
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $30,000
Median grant: $25,000
Total assets: $5,652,667
Primary geography: Ohio (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John D Finnegan Fdn funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John D Finnegan Fdn's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (78%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (7 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How John D Finnegan Fdn gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 88% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$270K

-12.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-12.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D Finnegan Fdn reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John D Finnegan Fdn

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

AdultsOlder adultsEducationHigher educationPhilanthropy

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $210K (78%)

Virginia $50K (19%)

District of Columbia $10K (4%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Missouri Ohio Virginia

Cities

YoungstownCanfieldAlexandriaCincinnatiWashingtonAkronChesterfieldColumbusHubbardKent

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,652,667	$5,501,155	$5,457,906
Revenue	$477,813	$401,752	$295,493
Expenses	$334,605	$360,816	$462,669
Qualifying Distributions	$299,072	$334,621	$416,214
Net Investment Income	$448,847	$370,114	$267,828
Distributable Amount	$339,630	$312,579	$322,808

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Youngstown State University Fdn ($75,000), United Way Worldwide ($50,000), Henry H Stambaugh Auditorium ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FDN Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$75,000
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE Alexandria, VA	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
HENRY H STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
MERCY HEALTH ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
POLAND FOREST FOUNDATION Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
YOUNGSTOWN JEWISH FEDERATION Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS Washington, DC	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
YOUNGTOWN WARREN REGIONAL CHAMBER Youngstown, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Huntington National Bank	Trustee	1	$53,745

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

AdultsOlder adultsEducationHigher educationPhilanthropy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John D Finnegan Fdn?

John D Finnegan Fdn is a private foundation focused on Adults, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John D Finnegan Fdn?

As of 2024, John D Finnegan Fdn holds $5.7M in total assets with $478K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $270K in 2024.

Where does John D Finnegan Fdn operate?

John D Finnegan Fdn has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia.

What size grants does John D Finnegan Fdn award?

In 2024, John D Finnegan Fdn awarded 9 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John D Finnegan Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John D Finnegan Fdn reported a distributable amount of $340K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.