The Donahey Family Foundation
The Donahey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, natural habitat preservation, equine-assisted services, and support for hospital patients.
The Donahey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donahey Family Foundation gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Ohio. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +68.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,326,108
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (45% 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 Donahey Family 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: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 696-1422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donahey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winous Point Marsh Convervancy ($51K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Ohio (45% of grant dollars), Virginia (27%), Vermont (25%), and South Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donahey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $83K (2024) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winous Point Marsh Convervancy Port Clinton, OH | Preservation Ofnatural Habitats | $51,000 |
| Burr and Burton Academy Manchester, VT | Support of Educationalendeavors | $25,000 |
| The Collegiate School Richmond, VA | Support Ofeducationalendeavors | $15,000 |
| Dream Catchers Williamsburg, VA | Equine Assistedtherapeutic Andeducational Services | $10,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond Inc DBA the Doorways Richmond, VA | Lodging Andnon-Medical Servicesfor Hospital Patients | $10,000 |
| Stratton Community Foundation Stratton, VT | Support of Educationalendeavors | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Mounted Police Charitable Trust Cleveland, OH | Preservation Ofmounted Policeservices | $9,000 |
| Polo Community of Aiken Fund Aiken, SC | Support of Local Poloprofessionals | $5,000 |
| University School Tower Society Hunting Valley, OH | Improvingeducationalendeavors | $2,500 |
| The Generals Readout Lexington, VA | Support Ofeducational Endeavors | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Donahey Family Foundation?
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 | $1,326,108 | $106,149 | $160,931 | $140,000 | 10 | $140,000 | $85,218 | $150,758 |
| 2024 | $1,323,274 | $30,397 | $95,138 | $83,000 | 5 | $83,000 | $134,743 | $135,026 |
| 2023 | $1,306,649 | $31,693 | $128,393 | $120,000 | 7 | $120,000 | $40,159 | $108,929 |
| 2021 | $1,486,440 | $21,829 | $138,127 | $130,000 | 9 | $130,000 | $37,391 | $128,112 |
| 2020 | $1,578,524 | $23,222 | $123,779 | $120,000 | 5 | — | $37,778 | $101,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donahey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational endeavors, natural habitat preservation, equine-assisted therapeutic and educational services, lodging and non-medical services for hospital patients, mounted police services, and local polo professionals.
Among its grantees, The Collegiate School describes its mission as fostering students’ intellectual, moral, emotional, and physical development through a challenging and supportive educational experience. Dream Catchers says it provides therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities and therapies for people with disabilities, as well as education workshops and certifications.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $140,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $51,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $51,000 to Winous Point Marsh Conservancy for natural habitat preservation; $25,000 to Burr and Burton Academy for educational endeavors; $15,000 to The Collegiate School for educational endeavors; and $10,000 each to Dream Catchers for equine-assisted therapeutic and educational services, Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond Inc. (DBA The Doorways) for lodging and non-medical services for hospital patients, and Stratton Community Foundation for educational endeavors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J David Donahey Jr as trustee and president; Robert W Donahey as trustee and vice president; Susan Donahey Dameron and Kathleen Donahey Marcus as trustees; and John S Seich Esq as secretary and treasurer.
The Donahey Family Foundation is led by J. David Donahey Jr., Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. David Donahey Jr.
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Donahey Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Donahey
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Donahey Dameron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Seich Esq.
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Donahey Family Foundation
How much does The Donahey Family Foundation give each year?
The Donahey Family Foundation gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 5 grants.
What is The Donahey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donahey Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donahey Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Donahey Family Foundation give grants?
The Donahey Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and Vermont (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does The Donahey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Donahey Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Donahey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donahey Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Winous Point Marsh Convervancy ($51,000), Burr and Burton Academy ($25,000) and The Collegiate School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donahey Family Foundation?
The Donahey Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (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 The Donahey Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donahey Family 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 Donahey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Donahey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0508592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Donahey Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Donahey Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Donahey Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Sears Swetland Family Foundation
Bratenahl, OH
The Sears Swetland Family Foundation supports nonprofit work in environmental and community health, education, sustainability, and healthy, livable communities, with a stated commitment to Greater Cleveland. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, starting with a brief introduction and letter of intent.
Assets
$4.9M
Grants
48
Total Given
$318K
The Lenox Foundation
Albany, NY
The Lenox Foundation funds health care, conservation, education, and community services, with 2025 grants ranging from $500 to $75,000 and a median of $5,000. It is based in Albany, New York, and its 2025 grants went mainly to organizations in Massachusetts, Florida, and Ohio, with smaller shares in Rhode Island and New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
65
Total Given
$539K
The Rig III Family Foundation
Willoughby Hills, OH
The Rig III Family Foundation supports organizations in education, health care, wetland conservation, and community and historical activities, primarily in Ohio and Florida, with some giving in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $9,250. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.4M
Grants
28
Total Given
$337K
Perkins Charitable Foundation
Gates Mills, OH
Perkins Charitable Foundation funds a varied range of organizations, including schools, universities, health and food-support groups, and conservation and wildlife organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $320,000, with a median of $5,000, and were distributed across states, led by Ohio, Florida, and Virginia. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; no specific application guidelines or deadline are stated.
Assets
$16.3M
Grants
166
Total Given
$2.7M
William J and Dorothy K O'Neill
Cleveland, OH
The William J and Dorothy K O’Neill Foundation supports nonprofits working with communities on health, safety, and empowerment, including areas such as birth justice, direct cash assistance, environmental justice, and family support. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $290,000, with a median of $7,500; it funded organizations in multiple locations, including Cleveland, the South Bronx, and Washington, DC. Its current Family Interest Grantmaking process is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$103.6M
Grants
185
Total Given
$5.3M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Donahey Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-donahey-family-foundation-morg_47d1c5d03c97433c9df075c64ceaf8fc
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_260508592_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Donahey Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-donahey-family-foundation-morg_47d1c5d03c97433c9df075c64ceaf8fc},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-23. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Donahey Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Donahey Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?