The O'Neill Foundation
The O’Neill Foundation is a private foundation based in Dryden, Michigan. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that all remaining assets were distributed, so the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The O'Neill Foundation at a glance
In short: The O'Neill Foundation gave $695K across 32 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $694,750
- +2287.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 32
- -28.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,711
- +3257.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The O'Neill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It described a process of submitting a paper request with information about the organization and intended use of the grant, and listed no restrictions on awards. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Madeline O'Neill
Mailing address: 32075 Spruce Lane, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Phone: (586) 996-7169
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The O'Neill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($35K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How The O'Neill Foundation gives
- 66% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $695K (2021). In 2021 it made 32 grants totaling $695K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Madison Heights, MI | General Support | $35,000 |
| St Patricks School Brighton, MI | General Support | $27,000 |
| Seven Ponds Nature Center Dryden, MI | General Support | $25,250 |
| Adrian Dominican Sisters Adrian, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bicycles for Humanity Beverly Hills, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Central High School Novi, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellows Detroit, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Detroit, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 32 grants; the 2020 filing reported 45.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $110,392 | $715,476 | $694,750 | 32 | $694,750 | $110,392 | $15,990 |
| 2020 | $584,244 | $66,814 | $56,353 | $29,100 | 45 | — | $66,814 | $29,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'Neill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Seven Ponds Nature Center describes its mission as conserving wild animals and their habitats and providing environmental education; Forgotten Harvest says it works to relieve hunger in Metro Detroit and prevent nutritious food waste. Leader Dogs for the Blind describes its mission as empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with skills for independent daily travel, while the Michigan Animal Rescue League describes work providing care and support for dogs and cats.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $694,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $35,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $35,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $27,000 to St. Patricks School, and $25,250 to Seven Ponds Nature Center. Other $25,000 grants included awards to Adrian Dominican Sisters, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Carriage Town Ministries, Detroit Zoo, Forgotten Harvest, and Detroit Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Madeline S. O’Neill was listed as president on the 2021 filing.
The O'Neill Foundation is led by Madeline S. O'Neill, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Madeline S. O'Neill
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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'Neill Foundation
How much does The O'Neill Foundation give each year?
The O'Neill Foundation gave $695K across 32 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $29K across 45 grants.
What is The O'Neill Foundation's typical grant size?
The O'Neill Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,711, across 32 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The O'Neill Foundation give grants?
The O'Neill Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (11 grants), Dryden, MI (2 grants), Pontiac, MI (2 grants) and Brighton, MI (2 grants).
Does The O'Neill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The O'Neill Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The O'Neill Foundation's largest grantees?
The O'Neill Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($35,000), St Patricks School ($27,000) and Seven Ponds Nature Center ($25,250), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The O'Neill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O'Neill Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The O'Neill Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The O'Neill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The O'Neill Foundation's EIN?
The O'Neill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3887218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The O'Neill Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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