The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lagrange Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K.
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation gave $34K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $33,850
- +69.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,925
- -15.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $16,925
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $34K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $10 | $35,342 | $33,850 | 2 | $34,583 | $1,502 |
| 2021 | $35,332 | $20,014 | $20,645 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,310 | $1,888 |
| 2020 | $35,963 | $20,018 | $20,625 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $1,783 |
| 2019 | $36,570 | $20,019 | $20,625 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $1,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation is led by Muriel Rooney, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Muriel Rooney
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret Schuld
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Michelle Hamilton
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia Powers
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Farrell
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation
How much does The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation give each year?
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation gave $34K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
Where does The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation operate?
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
How much is The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4073582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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