The Donohue Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 52-2127961 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$372K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
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 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
87% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | General operations | $111,000 |
| Skillpoint Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Donohue scholarship | $55,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | General operations | $30,000 |
| Center for International Private Enterprise | Washington, DC | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lombardi Cancer Center Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | General operations | $25,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Dawson School | Lafayette, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Safe Project | Hummelstown, PA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of St Matthew | Washington, DC | General operations | $7,500 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child | Potomac, MD | General operations | $7,500 |
| Delivering Good Health Community | Germantown, MD | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail | Vail, CO | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbull, CT | General operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA of Boulder County | Boulder, CO | General operations | $2,500 |
| Oak Hill Cemetery | Washington, DC | General operations | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | General operations | $60,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $372,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $550,500 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103093
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2127961
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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