Donahue Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 04-3368096 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$651K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,750
Total assets$19.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,800.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Donation to donor advised fund for distribution in accordance with foundation purpose | $520,000 |
| The Gathering | San Mateo, CA | Philanthopic education | $40,250 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Visual impairment research | $35,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| New Generation of African American Philanthropists | Richmond, CA | Support black-led non-profits | $10,800 |
| Thrive Global | Charlotte, NC | Education program support | $6,000 |
| Praxis | Brooklyn, NY | Multiple | $5,600 |
| Mesa Global | Charlotte, NC | International development & missions | $5,400 |
| Windrider | Eagle, ID | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Economic empowerment in burundi | $2,750 |
| Unc Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship support | $2,500 |
| Sim | Charlotte, NC | International development & missions | $1,300 |
| Flourish Collective | San Ramon, CA | Racial reconciliation | $1,030 |
| Dwts of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Medical support for breast cancer and youth mental health | $1,000 |
| Gracious Hands | Charlotte, NC | Transitional housing for women | $1,000 |
| Intervarsity | Madison, WI | University student spiritual growth | $700 |
| Campus Crusade | Orlando, FL | International missions | $600 |
| National Ms Society | Charlotte, NC | International missions | $530 |
| Garden City Qp Investors LLC | Charlotte, NC | Privately held s corporation donation | $24 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $651,484 | 19 |
| 2023 | $473,398 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532869349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3368096
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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