Mary J Donnelly Foundation
The Mary J Donnelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to public charities, including organizations in Pennsylvania and other states; its 2025 grants supported recipients in states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and New York, as well as Washington, DC.
Mary J Donnelly Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary J Donnelly Foundation gave $300K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $299,500
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,882
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,924,420
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% 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 Mary J Donnelly Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Frederick N Egler Jr. Submit a letter and supporting documents. Grants are not made to individuals; applicants must be public charities. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Frederick N Egler Jr
Mailing address: 2901 Smallman Street Apt 5B, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone: (412) 682-6620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary J Donnelly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh ($50K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 189 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 66% of grant dollars, followed by Washington, DC (11%), Maryland (5%), Texas (5%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary J Donnelly Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 38 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% 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 $203K (2024) to $303K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $50,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $20,000 |
| Rosemont College Bryn Mawr, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $20,000 |
| St Mary Magdelene Parish Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $15,000 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service Washington, DC | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
| Oakland Catholic High School Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,924,420 | $291,438 | $332,403 | $299,500 | 38 | $299,500 | $290,274 | $195,191 |
| 2024 | $1,965,385 | $314,129 | $231,795 | $202,500 | 25 | $202,500 | $306,229 | $187,669 |
| 2023 | $1,883,051 | $282,885 | $347,670 | $303,000 | 48 | $312,325 | $259,610 | $174,245 |
| 2022 | $1,947,836 | $334,394 | $249,486 | $207,500 | 27 | $212,700 | $310,243 | $206,160 |
| 2021 | $1,852,928 | $220,621 | $302,049 | $276,500 | 51 | — | $202,658 | $192,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary J Donnelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — 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 grantees’ stated missions indicate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Carlow University describes its mission as providing educational opportunities and preparing learners to be compassionate, responsible leaders. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. Other 2025 grantees include religious organizations, social-service providers, and organizations focused on refugee service and LGBTQ Catholics.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $299,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $50,000 to Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Rosemont College, and $15,000 to St Mary Magdelene Parish. Carlow University and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank each received $10,000. The stated purpose for the largest listed grants was “to further the purpose of the donee org.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M Megan Donnelly, Margaret E Egler, Elizabeth A Donnelly, and Frederick N Egler Jr as trustees.
Mary J Donnelly Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth A. Donnelly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick N. Egler Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Megan Donnelly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret E. Egler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Donnelly Foundation
How much does Mary J Donnelly Foundation give each year?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation gave $300K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 25 grants.
What is Mary J Donnelly Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,882, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary J Donnelly Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Mary J Donnelly Foundation give grants?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (16 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Mary J Donnelly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Mary J Donnelly Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Purpose of the Donee Org." (38 grants).
Who are Mary J Donnelly Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh ($50,000), Jesuit Volunteer Corps ($20,000) and Rosemont College ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary J Donnelly Foundation?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary J Donnelly Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ stated missions indicate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Carlow University describes its mission as providing educational opportunities and preparing learners to be compassionate, responsible leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary J Donnelly Foundation?
Contact Frederick N Egler Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary J Donnelly Foundation's EIN?
Mary J Donnelly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6037469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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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