Mary J Donnelly Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6037469 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$300K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FREDERICK N EGLER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2901 SMALLMAN STREET APT 5B, PITTSBURGH PA 15201 |
| Phone | 4126826620 |
| Form and materials | LETTER AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND MUST BE A PUBLIC CHARITY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $50,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $20,000 |
| Rosemont College | Bryn Mawr, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $20,000 |
| St Mary Magdelene Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $15,000 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Oakland Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| St Paul Cathedral Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Hope Border Instiute | El Paso, TX | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Fadica | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $6,500 |
| Boston College School of Theology and Ministry | Brighton, MA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Center | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Focus on Renewal | Mckees Rock, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Maryknoll, NY | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | Ossining, NY | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| National Leadership Roundtable on Church Mgmt | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Vincentian Charitable Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Just Faith Ministries | Louisville, KY | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Taasc International | Washington DC, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Future Church | Cleveland, OH | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | Mccallen, TX | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $3,500 |
| New Ways Ministry | Mt Rainier, MD | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $3,000 |
| Nph USA | Chicago, IL | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,500 |
| Angel's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,000 |
| National Catholic Community Foundation | Crownsville, MD | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,000 |
| Mary Queen of Peace Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,000 |
| Discerning Deacons | Durnham, NC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,000 |
| Family Links Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $10,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| De Paul School for Hearing and Speech | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | Mcallen, TX | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Just Faith Ministries | Louisville, KY | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Future Church | Cleveland, OH | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| National Leadership Roundtable on Church Mgmt | Washington, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $5,000 |
| New Ways Ministry | Mt Rainier, MD | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $3,000 |
| Network Advocate for Catholic Social Justice | Washington DC, DC | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $3,000 |
| Family Links Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the purpose of the donee org. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,500 | 53 |
| 2023 | $202,500 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503529349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6037469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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