O'donovan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3704443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$506K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Cherry Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Endowed scholarship | $40,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $30,000 |
| Heart of W Mi United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | Community support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Health services | $24,500 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Community support | $15,000 |
| Sw Autism Research & Resource Center | Phoenix, AZ | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| North Kent Connect | Rockford, MI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Two Ten Foundation | Waltham, MA | Relief fund | $10,000 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Grand river trail project | $10,000 |
| Challenge Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $7,500 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| House of Refuge | Mesa, AZ | Program support | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Herpetological Society | Scottsdale, AZ | Program support | $4,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Rosie's House a Musical Academy for Children | Phoenix, AZ | Summer programs | $1,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Science education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $408,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $419,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3704443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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