Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3487746 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$153K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Kids Foundation | Mephis, TN | Blues Camp | $25,000 |
| Saint Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Francisco Mendoza | West Palm Beach, FL | Francisco Mendoza Scholarship | $13,141 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Lynara J. Bennett Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Pittsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sista's with a PhD 501 | Dallas, TX | Operating Costs and Project Development | $10,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Elexis Bennett Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Oasis | Nashville, TN | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Frontline Focus Foundation | Lowell, IN | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kenab, UT | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | The Mellin Family Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Garwood Volunteer Fire Department | Garwood, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nivas Inc | Denver, CO | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Ryann Inniss Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Contributions from Partnerships | Chicago, IL | Charitable activities | $73 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,964 | 16 |
| 2023 | $141,363 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3487746
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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