The Emmett G Donegan Foundation
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seguin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $999K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $79K.
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Emmett G Donegan Foundation gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,400
- +2693.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,567
- +6882.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,150
- Total assets
- $999,314
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Emmett G Donegan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Armin Aufdehauer Scholarship Fund ($14K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Emmett G Donegan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armin Aufdehauer Scholarship Fund Seguin, TX | Organizational Support | $14,400 |
| Parkinson Disease Association New York, NY | Organizational Support | $14,400 |
| Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX | Organizational Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Organizational Supportorganizational Support | $8,300 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Organizational Support | $8,300 |
| Texas Water Mission San Antonio, TX | Organizational Support | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $999,314 | $79,204 | $68,468 | $63,400 | 6 | $63,400 | $79,204 | $60,328 |
| 2023 | $988,578 | $59,523 | $5,090 | $2,270 | 15 | $2,270 | $29,523 | $1,751 |
| 2022 | $934,145 | $54,518 | $29,381 | $25,940 | 43 | $25,940 | $42,518 | $1,915 |
| 2021 | $909,008 | $77,680 | $22,731 | $21,480 | 39 | $21,480 | $71,680 | $48,296 |
| 2020 | $854,059 | $55,952 | $23,937 | $21,845 | 34 | — | $55,952 | $35,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emmett G Donegan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Donegan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Donegan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Donegan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett G. Donegan
Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 Emmett G Donegan Foundation
How much does The Emmett G Donegan Foundation give each year?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 15 grants.
What is The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,150, and its average grant was $10,567, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Emmett G Donegan Foundation give grants?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seguin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Emmett G Donegan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Armin Aufdehauer Scholarship Fund ($14,400), Parkinson Disease Association ($14,400) and Texas Lutheran University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Emmett G Donegan Foundation?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation reported $999K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's EIN?
The Emmett G Donegan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6357764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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