Richard K and Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLowell, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3133049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$638K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$374K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jfk Library | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Project Learn | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts School Admin Assoc | Franklin, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Neqm | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Whistler House Museum | Lowell, MA | Unrestriced | $45,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Lowell | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Lowell Festival Foundation | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Merrimack Repertory Theatre | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wbur Radio | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wgbh Radio | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gmvc & V Bureau | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lowell Community Health Center | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lowell Chamber Orchestra | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Housing | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Middlesex Community College | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mill City Grows | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lowell | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lowell Summer Music Festival | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coalition for a Better Acre | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| D'youville Senior Care | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Association for the Blind | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Parks & Conservation | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowell Transitional Living | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities | Needham, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Strongwater Farm | Tewksbury, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Meagan House Foundation | Dracut, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mass Bay | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Women Working Wonders | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $551,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,504,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620739349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3133049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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