MG O'Neil Foundation
MG O'Neil Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 121 grants totaling $1,196,000, with listed awards supporting organizations in Ohio and other states.
MG O'Neil Foundation at a glance
In short: MG O'Neil Foundation gave $1.2M across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,196,000
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,884
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,163,234
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (8 of 120, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% 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 MG O'Neil Foundation
- How to Apply
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Send a written request in no special format to the contact listed on the foundation’s filing. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael O'Neil Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 5303, Fairlawn, OH 44334
Phone: (330) 668-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MG O'Neil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kevin Guest House ($130K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
581 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 578 grants of 581 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 61% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 18%. California, the District of Columbia, and Florida each accounted for 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in Minnesota and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MG O'Neil Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 120 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $1.0M (2022) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Guest House Buffalo, NY | General Support | $130,000 |
| IBH Akron, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Endowment Fund Akron, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Akron Area YMCA Akron, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Peace Columbus, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Grace House Akron, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Loyola Retreat House Inc Clinton, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company Barbeton, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $13,163,234 | $901,813 | $1,232,368 | $1,196,000 | 121 | $1,196,000 | $892,914 | $1,092,803 |
| 2023 | $13,493,789 | $1,687,829 | $1,150,336 | $1,111,000 | 123 | $1,111,000 | $1,661,098 | $991,285 |
| 2022 | $12,956,296 | $422,644 | $1,046,432 | $1,023,000 | 116 | $1,023,000 | $564,729 | $1,008,816 |
| 2021 | $13,580,084 | $1,228,107 | $1,247,382 | $1,205,000 | 113 | $1,205,000 | $1,215,917 | $1,046,012 |
| 2020 | $13,599,359 | $664,590 | $1,162,380 | $1,115,500 | 108 | — | $653,407 | $907,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MG O'Neil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 included general support for organizations such as schools, health and social-service providers, and cultural organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Kevin Guest House says it provides a supportive home for patients and families traveling for medical care; Magical Theatre Company describes itself as an educational and entertainment resource for young audiences and families; and Gennesaret Inc describes its work as providing a soup kitchen and shelter to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 121 grants totaling $1,196,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $130,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed grants were $130,000 to Kevin Guest House in Buffalo, New York; $30,000 to IBH in Akron; and $25,000 each to Archbishop Hoban High School Endowment Fund in Akron and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Rye Brook, New York. Other listed awards included $20,000 to Akron Area YMCA and $15,000 each to Dominican Sisters of Peace, Grace House, International Rescue Committee, Loyola Retreat House, Magical Theatre Company, Mercy Ships, and Rahab Ministries.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests written materials in no special format, and its filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MG O'Neil Jr. as president and director; Shawn O'Neil as vice president and director; Dr. Nancy O'Connor and Sean O'Connor as directors; Janette Cook as secretary and director; and Julie O'Neil as treasurer and director.
MG O'Neil Foundation is led by Mg O'Neil Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mg O'Neil Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janette Cook
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie O'Neil
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sean O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn O'Neil
Vice President & Director
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 MG O'Neil Foundation
How much does MG O'Neil Foundation give each year?
MG O'Neil Foundation gave $1.2M across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 123 grants.
What is MG O'Neil Foundation's typical grant size?
MG O'Neil Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,884, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MG O'Neil Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does MG O'Neil Foundation give grants?
MG O'Neil Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (51 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does MG O'Neil Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of MG O'Neil Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (120 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MG O'Neil Foundation's largest grantees?
MG O'Neil Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kevin Guest House ($130,000), IBH ($30,000) and Archbishop Hoban High School Endowment Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MG O'Neil Foundation?
MG O'Neil Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MG O'Neil Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations such as schools, health and social-service providers, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MG O'Neil Foundation?
Send a written request in no special format to the contact listed on the foundation’s filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MG O'Neil Foundation's EIN?
MG O'Neil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6516968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). MG O'Neil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mg-o-neil-foundation-morg_caff78a0fba048a9bed0ef6e2fd84dd1
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