Michael Donnewald Foundation
The Michael Donnewald Foundation is a private foundation based in Aviston, Illinois. Its 2025 filing says it donated funds to various local organizations in support of their local missions.
Michael Donnewald Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Donnewald Foundation gave $73K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,018
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,651
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,647,778
- +7.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% 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 Michael Donnewald Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5221 Leah Lane, Aviston, IL 62216
Phone: (618) 690-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Donnewald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mater DEI Foundation ($24K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining grant dollars went to Massachusetts (7%), California (1%), Missouri (1%), and Arkansas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael Donnewald Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $82K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mater DEI Foundation Breese, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $24,258 |
| All Saints Academy Breese, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $7,260 |
| Holy Garden of Prayer Church Carlyle, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ecumenical Food Pantry Carlyle, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $5,000 |
| The Caring Community Group Christmas Drive Cottage Hills, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $5,000 |
| Toys for Joy Greenville Belmont, MA | Donation in Support of Mission | $5,000 |
| Ccyc & WJBD Marion County Co Adopt a Family Centralia, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $5,000 |
| Jared Burke Foundation Bartelso, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $3,000 |
| Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation Alton, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $2,500 |
| Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity Collinsville, IL | Donation in Support of Mission | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,647,778 | $210,465 | $98,127 | $73,018 | 20 | $80,770 | $107,805 |
| 2024 | $1,535,440 | $125,316 | $104,058 | $81,500 | 18 | $88,947 | $110,158 |
| 2023 | $1,395,444 | $31,920 | $65,130 | $46,000 | 17 | $46,000 | $116,502 |
| 2022 | $1,574,542 | $223,976 | $64,943 | $46,500 | 16 | $46,500 | $102,885 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational, food pantry, housing, health services, animal welfare, and community-support organizations. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Mater Dei Foundation says its mission is to establish an endowment whose earnings support secondary Catholic education in Clinton County, Illinois. Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity says it works to develop communities by building and renovating houses. D.A.R.E. America describes its primary mission as supporting educational programs that give students decision-making skills to avoid drugs and other dangerous activities. Leaps of Love says it assists families affected by childhood cancer late-effects.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $73,018. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $24,258, with a median of $1,500. Its largest grants included $24,258 to Mater Dei Foundation, $7,260 to All Saints Academy, and $5,000 each to Holy Garden of Prayer Church, Matthew 25 Ecumenical Food Pantry, The Caring Community Group Christmas Drive, Toys for Joy Greenville, and CCYC & WJBD Marion County Co Adopt a Family.
Other reported grants included $3,000 to Jared Burke Foundation, $2,500 to Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation, $2,000 to Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity, and $1,000 each to Clinton County Humane Society, D.A.R.E. America, Highland Area Community Foundation, and Leaps of Love.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J. Donnewald as president and Robert J. Donnewald as trustee.
Michael Donnewald Foundation is led by Michael J. Donnewald, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Donnewald
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert J. Donnewald
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Michael Donnewald Foundation
How much does Michael Donnewald Foundation give each year?
Michael Donnewald Foundation gave $73K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 18 grants.
What is Michael Donnewald Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Donnewald Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,651, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael Donnewald Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Michael Donnewald Foundation give grants?
Michael Donnewald Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Breese, IL (4 grants), Carlyle, IL (3 grants) and Highland, IL (2 grants).
Does Michael Donnewald Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Donnewald Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation in Support of Mission" (20 grants).
Who are Michael Donnewald Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Donnewald Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mater DEI Foundation ($24,258), All Saints Academy ($7,260) and Holy Garden of Prayer Church ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Donnewald Foundation?
Michael Donnewald Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $210K.
What does Michael Donnewald Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational, food pantry, housing, health services, animal welfare, and community-support organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Donnewald Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Michael Donnewald Foundation's EIN?
Michael Donnewald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1392792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Michael Donnewald Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael Donnewald Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-donnewald-foundation-morg_bece775e400e46359816f12d6cb6435b
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