The McDonnell Family Foundation

MEMPHIS, TN EIN: 46-1448238

The McDonnell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.7M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$1.7M

Grant Count

25

Avg Grant Size

$67K

About The McDonnell Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The McDonnell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.7M.

Ready to take the next step with The McDonnell Family Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

EAST JORDANMEMPHISMemphisNew LondonWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$822K$2M$2M$3M5 grants20204 grants20214 grants20220 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Community Foundation of …$955KA Step Ahead Foundation$100KPorter Leath$100KThe Hospitality Hub$100KAgape Child and Family S…$25KAll Memphis$25KArtsMemphis$25KChristian Brothers Unive…$25KCity Year Memphis$25KMemphis Inter-Faith Coal…$25K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K4$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K2$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
McNeal Bond McDonnellDistribution Committ
Irene McDonnell AyotteDistribution Committ
Mary McDonnell SchellDistribution Committ
Michael KeeneyTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with The McDonnell Family Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities