Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 36-3047959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
67% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Better Government Assc | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Trust for Public Lands | San Fransico, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kappa Sigma Scholarship Fund | Charlottesville, VA | unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Tennessee 4H | Nashville, TN | Williamson County STEM Program | $8,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Nashville Opera | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Learning Matters | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nashville Shakespeare Festival | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | New York, NY | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| McGaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Williamson Fire Rescue | Franklin, TN | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | unrestricted | $4,000 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Glencoe Family Service | Glencoe, IL | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of Animals | Darien, CT | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 3500rg | Boston, MA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Canine Companions | Albany, OH | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Atlanta, GA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humane Farming Assc | San Rafael, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Assc on Mental Illiness | Arlington, VA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marine Ammal Center | Sausalito, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Fnd | Santa Paula, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | Galt, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rain Forest Alliance | New York, NY | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Redwoods | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | New York, NY | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Council on Aging | Arlington, VA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central kitchen | Washington, DC | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Forests | Washington, DC | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Greenbay Trail | Glencoe, IL | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Water Keepers Alliance | New York, NY | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Glencoe Historic Society | Glencoe, IL | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bundled Blessings | Evanston, IL | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of Petraits | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mother 2 Mother | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Nashville, TN | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rotary International | Evanston, IL | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Assc | Milford, CT | unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,000 | 59 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103456
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3047959
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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