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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of Greater Memphis ($955,210), A Step Ahead Foundation ($100,000), Porter Leath ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | Program Services | $100,000 |
| Agape Child and Family Services Memphis, TN | Program Services | $25,000 |
| All Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Services | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Program Services | $10,000 |
| ArtsMemphis Memphis, TN | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Memphis, TN | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | Program Services | $25,000 |
| City Year Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Services | $955,210 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Program Services | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeal Bond McDonnell | Distribution Committ | — | — |
| Irene McDonnell Ayotte | Distribution Committ | — | — |
| Mary McDonnell Schell | Distribution Committ | — | — |
| Michael Keeney | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The McDonnell Family Foundation?
The McDonnell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The McDonnell Family Foundation operate?
The McDonnell Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Michigan, Tennessee.
What size grants does The McDonnell Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The McDonnell Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The McDonnell Family Foundation's EIN?
The McDonnell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1448238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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