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Also known as: C/O THOMAS H DONAHUE JR
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The Donahue Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Thomas H Donahue Jr. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The donahue family foundation makes grants to qualifying public charities and does not carry on any charitable activities directly. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, The Donahue Family Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $419K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $91K in 2021 to $112K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $216K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, California, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Donahue Family Foundation reported 67 individual grants totaling $419,000 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $2,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,250 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $130,223 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in VA, which received 56 of the 67 grants on record (84 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 24 distinct grantees, 75 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Crossover Healthcare Ministry ($79,250), Union Presbyterian Seminary ($71,250) and Ywca Of Richmond ($70,500).
Computed from 67 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The donahue family foundation makes grants to qualifying public charities and does not carry on any charitable activities directly.
The donahue family foundation makes grants to qualifying public charities and does not carry on any charitable activities directly. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, CA.
The Donahue Family Foundation has distributed a total of $419K across 67 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
The Donahue Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Donahue Family Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sue Estes Donahue | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas H Donahue Jr | SECRETARY/TREASURER & DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$130K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$112K
Contributions
$269K
Net Investment Income
$117K
Distribution Amount
$102K
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$419K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real LifeGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Community FoundationFCSP CHARITABLE FUND | Richmond, VA | $400 | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian SeminaryGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Crossover Healthcare MinistryGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $21K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of RichmondEMPOWERMENT FUND | Richmond, VA | $16K | 2023 |
| CaritasGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of RichmondGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance ProgramGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Richmond SpcaGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public MediaGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| SportableGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fistula FoundationGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fcsp FoundationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Shalom FarmsGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Collegiate SchoolGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy In VirginiaGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Noah'S ChildrenLJP - 04/29/24 03:52PM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Richmond, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| First Tee Greater RichmondGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Civic NationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $100 | 2022 |