Oneill Foundation
O’Neill Foundation is a private foundation based in Edwardsville, Illinois. It describes its work as helping children and families with practical needs, including direct assistance during times of crisis so parents can continue working and providing for their families.
Oneill Foundation at a glance
In short: Oneill Foundation gave $15K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $730.65), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,613
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $731
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $289
- Total assets
- $2,745
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Oneill Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 7620 Chardonnay Court, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: (618) 808-8538
Website: https://oneill.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oneill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Mountain Home ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,549), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Edwardsville, Illinois. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 14% to North Carolina, 2% to Missouri, 1% to Oklahoma, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oneill Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $139K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,549 |
| Black Mountain Home Black Mountain, NC | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $2,070 |
| Equipping the Called Collinsville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $1,026 |
| Maryville Christian School Maryville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $929 |
| Goshen Elementary School Edwardsville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $751 |
| Elf Express Metro East Granite City, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $702 |
| Pamper Her Ewardsville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $500 |
| Edwardsville Neighbors in Need Edwardsville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $453 |
| Junior Service Club Edwardsville, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $320 |
| Sparta Lincoln Elementary Sparta, IL | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,745 | $19,440 | $20,094 | $14,613 | 20 | $20,087 |
| 2023 | $3,445 | $24,420 | $22,736 | $18,356 | 23 | $22,713 |
| 2022 | $1,465 | $141,691 | $140,239 | $138,984 | 28 | $138,984 |
| 2021 | $992 | $30,243 | $30,230 | $29,538 | 10 | $29,538 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help children and families with practical needs. Its 2024 grants included assistance to individuals and families for basic needs, as well as grants to schools, community organizations, and other recipients.
Among the organizations it supported, Edwardsville Neighbors in Need says it provides financial hardship assistance to needy families in the Edwardsville area, including help with medical bills, emergency expenses, and groceries. The St. Louis Area Foodbank says it works to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. The Community Interfaith Food Pantry describes its mission as providing emergency food assistance to people in several Illinois communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $14,613. Grant amounts ranged from $23 to $4,638, with a median grant of $289. The largest listed grant was $4,638 to individual recipients in Edwardsville for basic needs; the filing states that all grants to individuals were under $1,000 and were for basic needs.
Other larger grants included $2,070 to Black Mountain Home in North Carolina for assistance to indigent individuals and families; $1,026 to Equipping the Called in Collinsville, Illinois; $929 to Maryville Christian School; $751 to Goshen Elementary School; and $702 to Elf Express Metro East. Edwardsville Neighbors in Need received $453, and the St. Louis Area Foodbank received $250.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristi O’Neill as president, Christopher O’Neill as vice president, and Natacha Morton as secretary.
Oneill Foundation is led by Kristi O'Neill, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristi O'Neill
President
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher O'Neill
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natacha Morton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Oneill Foundation
How much does Oneill Foundation give each year?
Oneill Foundation gave $15K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 23 grants.
What is Oneill Foundation's typical grant size?
Oneill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $289, and its average grant was $731, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Oneill Foundation give grants?
Oneill Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Edwardsville, IL (4 grants), Granite City, IL (2 grants) and Belleville, IL (2 grants).
Does Oneill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Oneill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families" (18 grants).
Who are Oneill Foundation's largest grantees?
Oneill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Black Mountain Home ($2,070), Equipping the Called ($1,026) and Maryville Christian School ($929), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,549), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oneill Foundation?
Oneill Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What does Oneill Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help children and families with practical needs. Its 2024 grants included assistance to individuals and families for basic needs, as well as grants to schools, community organizations, and other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oneill Foundation?
Oneill Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oneill.foundation for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oneill Foundation's EIN?
Oneill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4985399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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