The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland, that reported $1,133,687 in grants to 39 recipients in 2025. Its grants that year went primarily to organizations in Maryland.
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Maryland. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,133,687
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,069
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,737
- Total assets
- $21,180,764
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Thomas F O’Neil Jr as the contact; application form and materials are unspecified. Awards are restricted to advancing charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas F O'Neil Jr
Mailing address: 11325 John Carroll Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 837-2544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $748K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 187 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining shares went to Washington (3%), Pennsylvania (1%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 39 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy High School Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Next One up Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The First Tee of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Loyola School Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $92,500 |
| Jemicy School Owing Mills, MD | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield Towson, MD | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Family Tree Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Church of the Nativity Lutherville, MD | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,180,764 | $2,211,517 | $1,166,270 | $1,133,687 | 39 | $1,137,049 | $1,233,936 | $1,442,254 |
| 2024 | $20,135,517 | $2,510,972 | $1,141,655 | $1,128,597 | 44 | $1,131,939 | $2,201,256 | $1,292,373 |
| 2023 | $18,544,540 | $676,085 | $1,369,104 | $1,331,523 | 35 | $1,334,850 | $170,948 | $1,155,661 |
| 2022 | $19,237,559 | $2,532,299 | $1,099,758 | $1,013,300 | 38 | $1,016,750 | $2,303,529 | $1,338,995 |
| 2021 | $17,805,018 | $3,907,675 | $1,077,129 | $1,040,588 | 31 | — | $3,862,309 | $1,164,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, youth development, child and family support, disability services, and community grantmaking. For example, Next One Up Foundation describes its work as supporting young men in Baltimore City in their academic, athletic, and social development. The Family Tree says it works to prevent child abuse, connect caring communities, and build strong families. Women’s Education Alliance describes providing scholarships and school support services for students in Catholic community schools serving economically disadvantaged families in Baltimore City.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $1,133,687. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $18,737. Among the largest grants were $100,000 each to Mercy High School, Next One Up Foundation, and The First Tee of Baltimore; $92,500 to The Loyola School; and $75,000 each to Jemicy School, Loyola Blakefield, and Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy.
Other reported 2025 grants included $50,000 to The Family Tree, $30,000 each to Church of the Nativity, Gilchrist Center, and NW Children’s Foundation, and $27,500 to Baltimore Community Foundation. NW Children’s Foundation describes its mission as ending the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors: Thomas F O’Neil Jr, Pamela B O’Neil, Thomas F O’Neil III, Stephen B O’Neil, and Michael N O’Neil.
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael N. O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela B. O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen B. O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. O'Neil III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. O'Neil Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 O'Neil Family Foundation Inc
How much does The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 44 grants.
What is The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,737, and its average grant was $29,069, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (20 grants), Brooklandville, MD (3 grants), Towson, MD (2 grants) and Lutherville, MD (2 grants).
Does The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (39 grants).
Who are The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy High School ($100,000), Next One up Foundation ($100,000) and The First Tee of Baltimore ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, youth development, child and family support, disability services, and community grantmaking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The O'Neil Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1313395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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