The Donald Mcneeley Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 87-4025113 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $479 and $5,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricators & Manufacturers Association | Elgin, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| South Bend Youth Hockey | South Bend, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Build Each Other Up | Park Ridge, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| National Pku Alliance | Roanoke, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Guardian Angels | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,332 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Winter clothing drive | $541 |
| Permian Mojo Baseball | Odessa, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Carol Stream, IL | Christmas toys | $479 |
| 4 Kids Sake | Bolingbrook, IL | Thanksgiving food drive | $471 |
| Mckendree University | Lebanon, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Crystal Lake South High School | Crystal Lake, IL | Support boys golf team | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($14,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,523 | 20 |
| 2023 | $53,880 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512179349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4025113
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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