Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation
The Patrick A & Mary B O'Neil Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including schools, religious institutions, and organizations addressing youth and community needs.
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation at a glance
In short: Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation gave $124K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,408
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,184
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,368,148
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% 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 Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26200 Clarkston Drive 21206, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Phone: (312) 531-6370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Jesuit Academy ($60K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 123 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 6% to Florida, 5% to Indiana, and 1% to Ohio. Iowa accounted for 0% as reported. The largest grant was to an organization in Chicago, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $124K (2025) to $263K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | General Support | $59,718 |
| National Shrine of St Frances Xavier Cabrini Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,277 |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Our Lady of the Snows School Chicagoi, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brother Rice High School Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Saint Clement Parish Chicago, IL | General Support | $4,800 |
| Ignite Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,750 |
| Queen of All Saints Michigan City, IN | General Support | $3,600 |
| St Leo the Great Ladies Guild Bonita Springs, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
| Collier Community Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,368,148 | $57,329 | $176,843 | $124,408 | 24 | $127,943 | $29,525 | $333,659 |
| 2024 | $2,415,857 | $244,861 | $311,676 | $262,794 | 31 | $266,044 | $200,479 | $291,805 |
| 2023 | $2,336,142 | $338,455 | $242,442 | $205,282 | 25 | $208,544 | $302,757 | $241,491 |
| 2022 | $2,137,551 | $-227,152 | $222,164 | $174,832 | 25 | $179,116 | $14,362 | $235,524 |
| 2021 | $2,504,669 | $9,962 | $197,620 | $137,665 | 18 | $148,493 | — | $284,171 |
| 2020 | $2,685,327 | $2,685,327 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $11,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $334K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 giving included educational institutions, faith-related organizations, and community-service organizations. For example, Brother Rice High School describes its work as supporting and enhancing the school’s educational programs and facilities. Ignite says it works to build community, hope, and opportunity for youth experiencing homelessness, while Common Pantry describes its work as providing food and support to meet local emergency needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded $124,408 across 24 grants. Grants ranged from $258 to $59,718, with a median of $2,250. The largest awards included $59,718 to Chicago Jesuit Academy, $12,277 to the National Shrine of St Frances Xavier Cabrini, and $7,500 to Saint Ignatius College Prep. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary B O'Neil is listed as trustee.
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation is led by Mary B. O'Neil, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary B. O'Neil
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation
How much does Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation give each year?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation gave $124K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $263K across 31 grants.
What is Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's typical grant size?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,184, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation give grants?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants), Michigan City, IN (3 grants) and Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's largest grantees?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($59,718), National Shrine of St Frances Xavier Cabrini ($12,277) and Saint Ignatius College Prep ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 giving included educational institutions, faith-related organizations, and community-service organizations. For example, Brother Rice High School describes its work as supporting and enhancing the school’s educational programs and facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's EIN?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6809278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/patrick-a-and-mary-b-o-neil-foundation-morg_a0ef9ed6db7c43beb650c8321503ef57
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