The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Long Beach, New York. Established in 1997, it supports children with cancer and special needs through financial assistance to families and support for organizations serving them.
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc gave $257K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $256,512
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,577
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,283,903
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (18 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests may be oral or written, and there are no stated award restrictions. Contact Carol O’Neill.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol O'Neill
Mailing address: 26 Oregon Street, Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: (516) 551-6092
Website: https://www.monfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($68K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($48,590), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 168 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to New Jersey, 4% to Montana, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 29 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 664% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $257K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House New Hyde Park, NY | Provides Housing for Families with Cancer Patients | $67,815 |
| Make a Wish New Hyde Park, NY | Benefits Children with Cancer | $37,625 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center -MSK New York, NY | Benefits Children with Cancer | $26,500 |
| American Cancer Society Long Beach, NY | Fundraiser | $14,110 |
| Eagle Mount Big Sky Kids Program Bozeman, MT | Benefits Children with Cancer | $10,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,590 |
| Frances Pope Memorial Foundation New York, NY | Benefits Children with Cancer | $6,933 |
| Snack - Special Needs Activity Center for Kids New York, NY | Benefits Children with Medical Conditions | $5,699 |
| Mustaches for Kids Long Beach, NY | Benefits Children with Cancer | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma New York, NY | Cancer Expenses | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,283,903 | $542,082 | $432,324 | $256,512 | 39 | $420,855 | $71,152 | $63,417 |
| 2023 | $1,173,637 | $468,235 | $404,102 | $228,901 | 38 | $397,296 | $17,984 | $43,053 |
| 2022 | $1,113,818 | $443,243 | $412,593 | $247,421 | 44 | $411,132 | $31,841 | $51,368 |
| 2021 | $1,066,104 | $371,845 | $279,288 | $175,037 | 21 | $278,696 | $42,579 | $21,007 |
| 2020 | $973,547 | $122,821 | $152,163 | $84,276 | 26 | — | $28,258 | $49,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to benefit children with cancer and special needs by making distributions directly to their families to help ease the financial burdens of caring for a child with a catastrophic disease, and by supporting organizations that serve them. Its website describes its work as providing financial assistance and relief to families facing the economic and emotional stresses of caring for a child with a catastrophic illness, as well as supporting oncology organizations.
Grantees include organizations serving children and families affected by cancer and other medical conditions. For example, the Frances Pope Memorial Foundation says its mission is to provide financial assistance for costs not covered by insurance to families of children with cancer. Swim Across America says it funds cancer research, prevention, and treatment through proceeds from charity swims. Apraxia Kids describes its work as strengthening support systems for children with apraxia of speech through education, community engagement, advocacy, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $256,512. Grants ranged from $135 to $67,815, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $67,815 to Ronald McDonald House for housing for families with cancer patients; $37,625 to Make-A-Wish and $26,500 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for work benefiting children with cancer; $14,110 to the American Cancer Society for a fundraiser; and $10,000 to Eagle Mount Big Sky Kids for children with cancer. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients for cancer expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol O’Neill as president, Caryl Ann O’Neill-Nivan as vice president and secretary, and Jacquelyn O’Neill Walsh as treasurer.
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc is led by Carol O'Neill, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol O'Neill
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Caryl Ann O'Neill-Nivan
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn O'Neill Walsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Carol O'Neill (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc
How much does The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc give each year?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc gave $257K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 38 grants.
What is The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,577, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc give grants?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and New Hyde Park, NY (2 grants).
Does The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (10 grants), "Benefits Children with Cancer" (10 grants) and "Cancer Expenses" (9 grants).
Who are The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($67,815), Make a Wish ($37,625) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center -MSK ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($48,590), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $421K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to benefit children with cancer and special needs by making distributions directly to their families to help ease the financial burdens of caring for a child with a catastrophic disease, and by supporting organizations that serve them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4044538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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