Joseph P Donahue Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLebanon, New Hampshire · EIN 04-3244143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$313K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.1M
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 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
97% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Off the Park Press | Plainfield, NJ | Unrestricted | $26,425 |
| Orchard Valley Waldorf School | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Selva Oscura | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Nashua, NH | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Brother Sullivan Fund | Danvers, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Amherst, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Golden Handcuffs Review | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lowell Festival Foundation Fall Fes | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| White River Partnership | South Royalston, VT | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bridgton Academy | North Bridgton, ME | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Girls Incorporated Fo Greater Lowel | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Greenville Junction Depot Friends | Greenville, ME | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Litter Krewe Corp | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc | Bethel, ME | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Waldorf School of Lexington | Lexington, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Capstone Vt | Barre, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chelmsford Comm Exchange | Chelmsford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Catholic High School | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports and Rec | Newry, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Montpelier Community Gospel Choir | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moosehead Marine Museum | Greenville, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Augusta, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Clemmons Family Farm | Charlotte, VT | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lowell Boys & Girls Club | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mill City Grows | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northwood Music Collaborative | Amasa, MI | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Good Smaritan Haven | Barre, VT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Water for Cambodia | Bristol, RI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Adam Keenan Foundation | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Adam Keenan Memorial Scholarship Fu | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Green Mountain Club Inc | Waterbury, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lake Champlain Land Trust Inc | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lowell Humane Society | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mustard Seed Community | Medfield, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Northern Stage | White River Junction, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Scrag Mountain Music | Marshfield, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Craig Maxfield Mem S | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Old Meeting House | East Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Harvest | Berlin, VT | Unrestricted | $1,450 |
| Als One | Whitman, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Another Way | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brother Sullivan Fd-St John's Prep | Danvers, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Engagement Lab | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Winouski River Inc | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Health Initiatives | Waitsfield, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Beginnings of Central | Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Monastery | Greensboro, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Junglekeepers | Cupertino, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lewis Creek Association | Charlotte, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Noise Pollution Clearinghouse | Montplier, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Tyngsboro, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Plainfield Arts | Plainfield, VT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,375 | 68 |
| 2023 | $446,500 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521489349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3244143
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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