The Donovan Foundation
The Donovan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hardwick, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $8.
The Donovan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donovan Foundation gave $115K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $38K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $114,650
- +616.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $38,217
- +855.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Donovan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Antiquarian Society ($108K). Together the top 3 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Donovan Foundation gives
- 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $115K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Antiquarian Society Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $107,650 |
| Listening the Barre Integrated Health Center Barre, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Stone Church Inc Gilbertville, MA | Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $61,410 | $119,012 | $114,650 | 3 | $114,650 | $8 | $1,830 |
| 2021 | $57,602 | $48 | $17,636 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | — | $3,326 |
| 2020 | $75,190 | $1,680 | $26,535 | $25,000 | 5 | — | $320 | $4,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donovan 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 Donovan Foundation is led by Elizabeth Reilly, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Elizabeth Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Donovan Foundation
How much does The Donovan Foundation give each year?
The Donovan Foundation gave $115K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is The Donovan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donovan Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $38,217, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donovan Foundation give grants?
The Donovan Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
How much is The Donovan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Donovan 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 Donovan Foundation's EIN?
The Donovan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6550064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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