Ronald L McDaniel Foundation
The Ronald L McDaniel Foundation is a private foundation based in Naperville, Illinois. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations working in areas including children’s services, housing, food access, education, and health and wellness.
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald L McDaniel Foundation gave $4.9M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,876,100
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +93.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,073
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $21,959,722
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% 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 Ronald L McDaniel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9746, Naperville, IL 60567
Phone: (773) 569-3917
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald L McDaniel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 113 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Indiana recipients received 52% of grant dollars and Illinois recipients received 36%. Arizona and South Carolina each received 5%, and Massachusetts received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald L McDaniel Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 177% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 542% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $926K (2020) to $4.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc Richmond, IN | Charitable | $1,500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County Richmond, IN | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum Naperville, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Naperville, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Girls Inc of Wayne County Richmond, IN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Peoples Resource Center Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Newtonville, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Charleston, SC | Charitable | $100,000 |
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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 | $21,959,722 | $7,953,982 | $5,399,862 | $4,876,100 | 56 | $5,399,862 | $2,727,489 | $996,768 |
| 2023 | $22,569,249 | $5,226,792 | $3,531,788 | $3,208,000 | 29 | $3,485,788 | $2,230,041 | $1,282,807 |
| 2022 | $21,734,492 | $4,607,697 | $2,440,505 | $2,228,000 | 19 | $2,323,625 | $374,071 | $1,516,909 |
| 2021 | $19,567,300 | $1,427,436 | $1,947,405 | $1,762,000 | 6 | $1,765,143 | $1,245,736 | $1,516,918 |
| 2020 | $20,087,269 | $1,806,558 | $1,084,588 | $926,000 | 3 | — | $468,314 | $1,320,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald L McDaniel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997K 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 grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Bridge Communities says it works with partners to help homeless families transition to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. DuPage Children’s Museum says it encourages young children’s curiosity, creativity, thinking, and problem solving through learning experiences. Ross Community Center says it builds community through programs promoting education, health, and wellness.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes providing essential items to children in low-income or homeless situations (Cradles to Crayons), improving access to food (Lowcountry Food Bank and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana), and supporting families when children need healthcare (Ronald McDonald House Global).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $4,876,100. Grants ranged from $3,100 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Among its largest awards were $1,500,000 to Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc, $550,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County, $300,000 each to Bridge Communities and DuPage Children’s Museum, and $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Gulick as president, Julia Sampieri as secretary, Brenda Jacobs as treasurer, Laura Coyle as vice president, and Laura Alvarado, William Crain, Stephen Hayes Jr, and Angela Darlington as directors.
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation is led by Barbara Gulick, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Gulick
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Alvarado
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hayes Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Crain
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Darlington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Jacobs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Sampieri
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Coyle
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald McDaniel (2020–2021) — President
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 Ronald L McDaniel Foundation
How much does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation give each year?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation gave $4.9M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 29 grants.
What is Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $87,073, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation give grants?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, IN (11 grants), Chicago, IL (9 grants), Prescott Valley, AZ (4 grants) and Naperville, IL (3 grants).
Does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (56 grants).
Who are Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc ($1,500,000), Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County ($550,000) and Bridge Communities ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald L McDaniel Foundation?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation reported $22.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald L McDaniel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Bridge Communities says it works with partners to help homeless families transition to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald L McDaniel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's EIN?
Ronald L McDaniel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4012153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald L McDaniel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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