Joseph P Donahue Charitable
Joseph P Donahue Charitable is a private foundation based in Lebanon, New Hampshire. In 2024, it gave $313,375 through 68 grants to organizations including conservation, education, arts, community, and religious organizations.
Joseph P Donahue Charitable at a glance
In short: Joseph P Donahue Charitable gave $313K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,375
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,608
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,937,882
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (17 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% 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 Joseph P Donahue Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Donahue Law Ofcs 6 S Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766
Phone: (978) 452-8902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph P Donahue Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust ($30K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 246 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Massachusetts received 38% and Vermont 25%, followed by Maine at 11%, New Jersey at 8%, and Illinois at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph P Donahue Charitable open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 68 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $257K (2020) to $447K (2023). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Off the Park Press Plainfield, NJ | Unrestricted | $26,425 |
| Orchard Valley Waldorf School Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Selva Oscura Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Nashua, NH | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Brother Sullivan Fund Danvers, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Amherst, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Golden Handcuffs Review Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lowell Festival Foundation Fall FES Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| White River Partnership South Royalston, VT | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,937,882 | $271,888 | $318,052 | $313,375 | 68 | $313,375 | $267,211 | $235,984 |
| 2023 | $2,984,046 | $275,915 | $462,958 | $446,500 | 58 | $446,500 | $259,457 | $213,376 |
| 2022 | $3,171,089 | $531,450 | $311,397 | $303,000 | 63 | $303,000 | $523,053 | $143,487 |
| 2021 | $2,951,036 | $191,449 | $4,730 | — | — | — | $185,219 | $138,166 |
| 2020 | $2,764,317 | $-32,072 | $293,434 | $257,188 | 57 | — | $61,056 | $143,309 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph P Donahue Charitable reported a distributable amount of $236K 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 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust describes its work as improving quality of life in Lowell through education and the creation, conservation, and preservation of parks and open spaces. Orchard Valley Waldorf School describes itself as an early-childhood-through-eighth-grade educational institution focused on students’ learning and development. Fractured Atlas describes its work as empowering artists through fiscal sponsorship, visa support, and fundraising tools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $313,375. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 to Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, $26,425 to Off the Park Press, $25,000 each to Orchard Valley Waldorf School and Selva Oscura, and $11,000 to Church of the Good Shepherd. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Donahue, David W Donahue, John Donahue, and Joseph Donahue III as trustees.
Joseph P Donahue Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Donahue
Trustee As N
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Donahue
Trustee As N
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Donahue III
Trustee As N
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Donahue
Trustee As N
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 Joseph P Donahue Charitable
How much does Joseph P Donahue Charitable give each year?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable gave $313K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 58 grants.
What is Joseph P Donahue Charitable's typical grant size?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,608, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph P Donahue Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Joseph P Donahue Charitable give grants?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (25%) and Maine (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lowell, MA (14 grants), Montpelier, VT (9 grants), Danvers, MA (2 grants) and Greenville, ME (2 grants).
Does Joseph P Donahue Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph P Donahue Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph P Donahue Charitable's largest grantees?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust ($30,000), Off the Park Press ($26,425) and Orchard Valley Waldorf School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph P Donahue Charitable?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph P Donahue Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust describes its work as improving quality of life in Lowell through education and the creation, conservation, and preservation of parks and open spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph P Donahue Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Joseph P Donahue Charitable's EIN?
Joseph P Donahue Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3244143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph P Donahue Charitable 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 2020–2024
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