Donlan Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 36-6911886 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$271K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
94% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for community funds | $169,500 |
| Solidago Conservancy | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $50,000 |
| Audubon of Kansas | Manhattan, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $12,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Operating fund for other public charity | $10,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Hopespoke | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for community funds | $5,000 |
| Lux Center for the Arts | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $2,500 |
| Unity of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Operating fund for religious organization | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for educational organization | $2,000 |
| Bone Creek Art Museum | David City, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,000 |
| Just Associates | Washiington, DC | Operating fund for welfare organization | $1,000 |
| Museum of Nebraska Art | Kearney, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,000 |
| Omaha Public Radio - Kios | Omaha, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Operating fund for medical organization | $1,000 |
| Voices for Children | Boulder, CO | Operating fund for community funds | $1,000 |
| Sheldon Museum of Art | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Woods Tennis and Educational Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for community funds | $500 |
| Fresh Start | Lincoln, NE | Operating fund for other public charity | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,350 | 19 |
| 2024 | $499,100 | 25 |
| 2023 | $333,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349102377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6911886
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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