Michael Donnewald Foundation
Invitation OnlyAviston, Illinois · EIN 37-1392792 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.4M
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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei Foundation | Breese, IL | Donation in support of mission | $24,258 |
| All Saints Academy | Breese, IL | Donation in support of mission | $7,260 |
| Holy Garden of Prayer Church | Carlyle, IL | Donation in support of mission | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ecumenical Food Pantry | Carlyle, IL | Donation in support of mission | $5,000 |
| The Caring Community Group Christmas Drive | Cottage Hills, IL | Donation in support of mission | $5,000 |
| Toys for Joy Greenville | Belmont, MA | Donation in support of mission | $5,000 |
| Ccyc & Wjbd Marion County | Centralia, IL | Donation in support of mission | $5,000 |
| Jared Burke Foundation | Bartelso, IL | Donation in support of mission | $3,000 |
| Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation | Alton, IL | Donation in support of mission | $2,500 |
| Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity | Collinsville, IL | Donation in support of mission | $2,000 |
| Clinton County Humane Society | Breese, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Dare America | Los Angeles, CA | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Leaps of Love Inc | Highland, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St Louis, MO | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Operation Giving Back Bohol | Breese, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Hoffman Fire Department | Hoffman, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Carlyle PTO | Carlyle, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Highland Area Community Foundation | Highland, IL | Donation in support of mission | $1,000 |
| Acic | Little Rock, AR | Donation in support of mission | $500 |
| Aviston Park District | Aviston, IL | Donation in support of mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,018 | 20 |
| 2024 | $81,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100831
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1392792
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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