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Supports organizations and projects in the Chicago region that focus on preserving, restoring, and protecting strategic natural and working lands, building stewardship constituencies, and engaging young people with an emphasis on climate resiliency.
Funds projects for museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting organizations to bring forward underrepresented, untold, or incomplete stories, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class narratives.
Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. It holds total assets of $194M. Annual income is reported at $68.7M. Chicago Region Arts - To nurture, develop and strengthen the capacities of small arts organizations of all disciplines in Chicago. According to available records, Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has made 2,541 grants totaling $43.2M, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $7M and $16.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $16.1M distributed across 774 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $350K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 810 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 32 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Lowcountry - Land Conservation - To coordinate regional land conservation efforts in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Expenses: $90K
Chicago Region Arts - To nurture, develop and strengthen the capacities of small arts organizations of all disciplines in Chicago.
Expenses: $81K
Chicago - Land Conservation - To coordinate regional land conservation efforts in the Chicagoland region.
Expenses: $72K
Charleston Region Arts - To nurture, develop and strengthen the capacities of small arts organizations of all disciplines in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Expenses: $67K
Chicago Region Arts - To nurture, develop and strengthen the capacities of small arts organizations of all disciplines in Chicago. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,541 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, SC, VA.
Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has distributed a total of $43.2M across 2,541 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $350K.
The application deadline is 11:59pm ET on the deadlines posted on the Foundation's website.. See website for more information. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 32 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel David Farren | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & ASST. SECRETARY | $357K | $70K | $427K |
| Baronica Roberson | DIR FINANCE & ASST. TREASURER | $211K | $78K | $288K |
| Max Wheeler | DIRECTOR (FROM NOV '23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alaka Wali | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ray | DIRECTOR (TO MAR '23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$11.5M
Total Assets
$195.7M
Fair Market Value
$195.7M
Net Worth
$189.8M
Grants Paid
$7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$4.6M
Distribution Amount
$8.3M
Total: $42.3M
Total Grants
2,541
Total Giving
$43.2M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
810
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks UnlimitedGENERAL OPERATIONS | Memphis, TN | $195K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $185K | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust IncDIRECTED GIVING | Charleston, SC | $185K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Pawleys Island, SC | $170K | 2023 |
| Coastal Conservation LeagueGENERAL OPERATIONS | Charleston, SC | $158K | 2023 |
PALO ALTO, CA
SKOKIE, IL
PEORIA, IL
PASADENA, CA
Provides multi-year general operating support for small, professional producing arts organizations of all disciplines and traditions. The program focuses on organizations that nurture new talent, take risks, and reach diverse neighborhoods.
Supports efforts to protect and restore natural landscapes in coastal South Carolina, emphasizing resilient and connected landscapes, advocacy for land protection, and engagement of local communities in land stewardship.
Supports small, professional arts organizations in the South Carolina Lowcountry that provide outlets for creative expression, nurture local talent, and increase access to arts and culture within their communities.
| Rick Lowe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendi Huff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Gates | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn M Donnelley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inanna Donnelley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ceara Donnelley | DIRECTOR (FROM JUL '23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Chaffin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bannon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Gardner | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Trenholm Walker | DIRECTOR, TREASURER (TO MAR '23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Templeton | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Donnelley | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mimi Wheeler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Calumet CollaborativeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $135K | 2023 |
| Open Space Institute Land TrustWAITES ISLAND SITE ASSESSMENT AND PARTNER COORDINATION | Charleston, SC | $135K | 2023 |
| Chicago Community FoundationARTS WORK FUND | Chicago, IL | $120K | 2023 |
| OpenlandsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $113K | 2023 |
| Us Endowment For Forestry And CommGENERAL OPERATIONS | Greenville, SC | $106K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterDIRECTED GIVING | Charlottesville, VA | $106K | 2023 |
| College Of Charleston FoundationATLANTIC BEACH GULLAH FESTIVAL DISCRETIONARY GRANT | Charleston, SC | $105K | 2023 |
| Center For Heirs Property PreservationGENERAL OPERATIONS | North Charleston, SC | $105K | 2023 |
| National Fish And Wildlife FoundationCHI-CAL RIVERS FUND | Washington, DC | $103K | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumSIGNATURE EXHIBITION MASTER PLAN | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| The National Public Housing MuseumBUILDING A PUBLIC HOUSING ARCHIVE AND CORPS | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $93K | 2023 |
| Charleston Library SocietyDIRECTED GIVING | Charleston, SC | $88K | 2023 |
| Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $85K | 2023 |
| Trust For Public LandGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Naperville, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Il Environmental Council Education FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Springfield, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FundREGIONAL OPERATIONS FOR THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA | Arlington, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Audubon South CarolinaINCLUSIVE CONSERVATION PLANNING FOR CAPE ROMAINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ADJACENT COMMUNITIES | Charleston, SC | $75K | 2023 |
| Audubon Great LakesGREATER CHICAGO REGION OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| The Morton ArboretumIMPROVED CONSERVATION FUNDING FOR FOREST PRESERVES THROUGH CARBON CREDITS | Lisle, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Project Osmosis Mentoring InitiativeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Faith In PlaceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $53K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Chicago RiverGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Clemson University FoundationBLACK HERITAGE RESILIENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED COLLECTIONS RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT | Clemson, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of ChicagoHE MADE MOVIES OF THE PICNIC SEEING BRONZEVILLE THROUGH RAMON WILLIAMS HOME MOVIES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Assoc For Comm Economic DevTHE RURAL RESOURCE COALITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA | Charleston, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| Shirley Heinze Land TrustGENERAL OPERATIONS | Valparaiso, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Planning CouncilGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Windward FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Pollinator PartnershipPROJECT WINGSPAN ACROSS CHICAGOLAND GRANT ID 2022-0193 | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor CommissionCAPACITY BUILDING | Beaufort, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| Newberry LibraryINDIGENOUS CHICAGO EXHIBITION | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Forest PreservesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Alternate RootsGENERAL OPERATIONS | North Charleston, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Neighborhood TechnologyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservation Voters Of Sc Ed FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Columbia, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Sustainability InstituteENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM | North Charleston, SC | $45K | 2023 |
| The Land Conservancy Of Mchenry CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Woodstock, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Open Land TrustGENERAL OPERATIONS | Beaufort, SC | $40K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Contemporary ArtDIRECTED GIVING | Los Angeles, CA | $36K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Art GroupGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $36K | 2023 |
| Lord Berkeley Conservation TrustGENERAL OPERATIONS | Moncks Corner, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Amphibian And Reptile ConservancyWETLAND RESTORATION IN THE FRANCIS MARION NATIONAL FOREST | Louisville, KY | $35K | 2023 |
| The Wetlands InitiativeCALUMET WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS COORDINATOR | Chicago, IL | $31K | 2023 |
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