Mary J Donnelly Foundation
The Mary J Donnelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established as a trust in 1951 and granted tax-exempt status in May 1953. The foundation operates with approximately $1.9 million in assets and is managed by unpaid trustees. It supports a variety of charitable organizations across the United States, with a particular concentration in Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+47.9% YoY
Grant Count
38
+52.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding patterns demonstrate primary support for:
- Religion (34% of recent grants)
- Education (33% of recent grants), including higher education and secondary schools
- Social & Human Services (25% of recent grants)
The foundation shows a particular emphasis on Catholic agencies and churches, as well as organizations serving people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application details. There are no stated deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities:
- Pennsylvania receives 49% of grants, with particular emphasis on the greater Pittsburgh area
- Other significant funding states: New York, Michigan, Maryland, and Massachusetts
- Additional states supported: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas
- Cities receiving support: Baltimore, Chicago, New York, and Washington, among others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $1,924,420
- Total Revenues: $291,438
- Total Expenses: $332,403
- Investment Income and Dividends: $104,570
As of Prior Year (June 2024):
- Investment Income and Dividends: $99,767
The foundation has no employees and does not maintain a public website.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,924,420 | $1,965,385 | $1,883,051 |
| Revenue | $291,438 | $314,129 | $282,885 |
| Expenses | $332,403 | $231,795 | $347,670 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $299,500 | $202,500 | $312,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $290,274 | $306,229 | $259,610 |
| Distributable Amount | $195,191 | $187,669 | $174,245 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by four unpaid trustees:
- M. Megan Donnelly
- Margaret E. Egler
- Elizabeth A. Donnelly
- Frederick N. Egler Jr.
The foundation was established by Mary J. Donnelly.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M MEGAN DONNELLY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARGARET E EGLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH A DONNELLY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| FREDERICK N EGLER JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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