The Danae and John Foley Foundation
The Danae and John Foley Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $287,500 to charitable organizations.
The Danae and John Foley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Danae and John Foley Foundation gave $288K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Massachusetts. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $287,500
- +363.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,167
- +178.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,853,630
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% 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 The Danae and John Foley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 59 Carisbrooke Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: (781) 235-4455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Danae and John Foley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Washington University (53-0196584) ($100K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (40%), Virginia (39%), Florida (14%), New York (3%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Danae and John Foley Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 289% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $499K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University (53-0196584) Ashburn, VA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation (27-2314549) Tampa, FL | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (04-3475950) Hyannis, MA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| The Rivers School (04-2104457) Weston, MA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc (75-3235491) Boston, MA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital (04-2312909) Boston, MA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Roanoke College (54-0505945) Salem, VA | Program Support | $12,500 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Springfield (04-2106765) Springfield, MA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox F'dation for Parkinson Res (13-4141945) New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| PSC Partners Seeking a Cure (20-2112635) Englewood, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,853,630 | $491,290 | $335,114 | $287,500 | 15 | $287,500 | $458,017 | $301,719 |
| 2024 | $4,700,837 | $653,680 | $98,320 | $62,025 | 9 | $62,025 | $619,793 | $279,290 |
| 2023 | $4,152,277 | $284,162 | $523,016 | $482,000 | 15 | $482,000 | $255,841 | $243,717 |
| 2022 | $4,382,200 | $657,377 | $114,230 | $74,000 | 9 | $74,000 | $625,677 | $246,502 |
| 2021 | $3,852,866 | $508,363 | $136,520 | $101,000 | 7 | $101,000 | $478,211 | $234,253 |
| 2020 | $3,472,217 | $392,219 | $528,045 | $498,536 | 13 | — | $367,012 | $189,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Danae and John Foley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $287,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to George Washington University, $40,000 to Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation, and $25,000 to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation. Other grants included $20,000 each to The Rivers School and Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc., and $15,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Each listed grant was for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Foley and Danae Foley as trustees.
The Danae and John Foley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danae Foley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Foley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Danae and John Foley Foundation
How much does The Danae and John Foley Foundation give each year?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation gave $288K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 9 grants.
What is The Danae and John Foley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,167, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Danae and John Foley Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Danae and John Foley Foundation give grants?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (39%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Danae and John Foley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Danae and John Foley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are The Danae and John Foley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George Washington University (53-0196584) ($100,000), Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation (27-2314549) ($40,000) and Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc (75-3235491) ($25,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Danae and John Foley Foundation?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Danae and John Foley Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Danae and John Foley Foundation's EIN?
The Danae and John Foley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6731450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Danae and John Foley 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 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 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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