The Donachie Foundation
The Donachie Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $72,409 to charitable organizations, including arts, education, and community organizations.
The Donachie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donachie Foundation gave $72K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,409
- +131.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,259
- +117.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $28,697
- -63.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donachie 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: 11141 Snow White Dr, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: (214) 498-2426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donachie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sammons Center for the Arts ($14K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 17% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donachie Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 634% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $30K (2020) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sammons Center for the Arts Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $13,607 |
| Theatre 4 the People New York, NY | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $12,000 |
| Communities Foundation Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $10,654 |
| Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $10,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $6,348 |
| Dallas Jazz Piano Society Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $6,300 |
| NCJW Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $2,000 |
| St Monica Catholic Church Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $2,000 |
| St Michaels and All Angels Dallas, TX | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $1,500 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Rancho Mirage, CA | General Fund of Charitable Organization that qualifies under IRC Section 501(C)(3) | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,697 | $28,590 | $72,409 | $72,409 | 17 | $72,409 | $10,398 | — |
| 2023 | $79,275 | — | $31,812 | $31,312 | 16 | $31,312 | — | — |
| 2022 | $111,087 | $10,000 | $31,225 | $31,225 | 18 | $31,225 | — | $4,923 |
| 2021 | $132,312 | $70,489 | $58,100 | $57,600 | 17 | $57,600 | — | — |
| 2020 | $119,923 | $35,000 | $29,800 | $29,800 | 19 | — | — | $5,713 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include the arts, literacy, and community-based programs. For example, the Sammons Center for the Arts says it supports local performing artists, arts groups, audiences, and arts education. Readers 2 Leaders says it works to equip students for success through reading. The International Esperanza Project describes its work as improving the lives of families in Guatemala through community-driven programs focused on homes, health, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $72,409 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $13,607, with a median grant of $1,500. Larger grants included $13,607 to the Sammons Center for the Arts, $12,000 to Theatre 4 the People, $10,654 to Communities Foundation, $10,000 to Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico, $6,348 to the University of North Texas, and $6,300 to the Dallas Jazz Piano Society. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to Readers 2 Leaders and the International Esperanza Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Donachie Jr as President, Mark R Donachie as Secretary, and Judith A Watson as Treasurer.
The Donachie Foundation is led by Robert J Donachie Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J Donachie Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith A Watson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R Donachie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Donachie Foundation
How much does The Donachie Foundation give each year?
The Donachie Foundation gave $72K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 16 grants.
What is The Donachie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donachie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,259, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donachie Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Donachie Foundation give grants?
The Donachie Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (13 grants).
Does The Donachie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Donachie Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donachie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donachie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sammons Center for the Arts ($13,607), Theatre 4 the People ($12,000) and Communities Foundation ($10,654), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Donachie Foundation?
The Donachie Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What does The Donachie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include the arts, literacy, and community-based programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donachie 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 Donachie Foundation's EIN?
The Donachie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2622987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Donachie 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Donachie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-donachie-foundation-morg_dbe4675c43bc4992b8008caaa8642e2c
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