Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaperville, Illinois · EIN 36-4012153 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$37.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $60,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $1,500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Glen Ellyn, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum | Naperville, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Naperville, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Girls Inc of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Peoples Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ross Community Center | Muncie, IN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Casa of Dupage | Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education | Countryside, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Easter Seals of Dupage | Villa Park, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Northeast Dupage Family & Youth | Addison, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Communities Inn Schools of Wayne County | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Launch Pad Teen Center | Prescott, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Chino Valley Educational Foundation | Chino Valley, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianpolis, IN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charleston | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of the Low Country | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Richmond Civic Theatre Inc | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation | Naperville, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sharing Connections | Downers Grove, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Black Girls Dance | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Prescott, AZ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Hunger Project | Cocoa, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Circle You Help Center | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Foodbank Inc Dba Gateway Food Pantry | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Dorchester Cacchildren in Crisis | Summerville, SC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Little Heros League | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Yavapai Casa for Kids | Prescott Valley, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Birth to Five Inc | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| High Country Early Intervention | Prescott Valley, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Richmond Symphony Orchestra | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Teens Closet | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Laurel Community Center | Laurel, MD | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Amigos the Richmond Latino Center | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Muncie Senior Center-Heroes 4 Higher | Muncie, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank Inc | Prescott Valley, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Teen Works | Indianpolis, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jacy House | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Prescott Unified School District | Prescott, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Western Dupage Special Recreation Assoc | Carol Stream, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Humboldt Education Foundation | Prescott Valley, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Turn Away No Longer | Anderson, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Children's Theatre Workshop | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gabriel Project | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indian Boundary YMCA | Downers Grove, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brighter Path | Cambrdige City, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| College Mentors for Kids | Indianpolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse-Tinley Park | Tinley Park, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wayne County Foundation | Richmond, IN | Charitable | $3,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,876,100 | 56 |
| 2023 | $3,208,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521769349101157
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4012153
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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