Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation

VERO BEACH, FL EIN: 36-4335099

The Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in June 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives across the United States and internationally.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$284K

-6.1% YoY

Grant Count

+19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-21.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in three primary areas:

Education
Health
Sports and Recreation

The foundation also maintains an interest in community improvement and capacity building efforts.

Grantmaking

The foundation demonstrates active engagement in grantmaking despite modest asset levels. Typical grant awards range from $100,000 to $155,000. The foundation's annual giving activity is significant relative to its asset base, indicating consistent philanthropic commitment.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States, including:

California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
New York
Tennessee

The foundation also extends its support internationally to London.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1.5M (76%)

New York $397K (20%)

Florida $55K (3%)

District of Columbia $12K (1%)

Tennessee $6K (0%)

Nebraska $5K (0%)

Missouri $875 (0%)

Colorado $600 (0%)

+3 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York South Carolina Tennessee

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $28,395
Total Revenue: $338,558
Total Expenses: $286,000
Total Giving: $283,949
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with modest assets but demonstrates substantial annual philanthropic activity, indicating reliance on regular contributions to support its grantmaking program.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

102 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Forest College ($81,250), Us Squash ($51,000), Shirley Ryan Abilitylab ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS LAKE FOREST, IL	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$125
PROFESSIONAL SQUASH ASSN	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$20,000
PGA ILLINOIS FOUNDATION GOLF, IL	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$250
JESTER FOUNDATION NORTH PALM BEACH, FL	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,000
JEWISH UNITED FUND CHICAGO, IL	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$5,000
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION DENVER, CO	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$100
SQUASH DOUBLES ASSOCIATION JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,000
THANC FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$750
CATO INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$250
FRIENDLY HOME ROCHESTER, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors:

Daniel D. Dolan Jr. — President and Director
Mary M. Dolan — Treasurer and Director

Additional family members serve as directors, all working on a voluntary basis without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL D DOLAN JR	PRES./DIR.	—	—
MARY M DOLAN	TREAS./DIR.	—	—
ELIZABETH DOLAN SPENDER	DIRECTOR	—	—
DANIEL D DOLAN III	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in three primary areas: • **Education** • **Health** • **Sports and Recreation** The foundation also maintains an interest in community improvement and capacity building efforts.

How do I apply for a grant from Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation?

Where does Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States, including: • California • Colorado • Florida • Illinois • New Jersey • New York • Tennessee The foundation also extends its support internationally to London.

What size grants does Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $284K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation's EIN?

Mary and Daniel Dolan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4335099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.