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The McDonnell Family Foundation

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Memphis, Tennessee · EIN 46-1448238 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$135.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 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.

  • Education3
  • Environment2
  • Children & Youth1
  • Food Assistance1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

12% of grants went outside Tennessee.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$955,210
A Step Ahead FoundationMemphis, TNProgram Services$100,000
Porter LeathMemphis, TNProgram Services$100,000
The Hospitality HubMemphis, TNProgram Services$100,000
Agape Child and Family ServicesMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
All MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
ArtsMemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
City Year MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Memphis Inter-Faith Coalition for Action and HopeMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
National Bonsai FoundationWashington, DCProgram Services$25,000
Protect Our AquiferMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Semmes Murphey FoundationMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Slingshot MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
St John's Episcopal ChurchMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
The University of MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Urban Arts MemphisMemphis, TNProgram Services$25,000
Knowledge QuestMemphis, TNProgram Services$15,000
Memphis Metal MuseumMemphis, TNProgram Services$15,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCProgram Services$10,000
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTProgram Services$10,000
Refugee EmpowermentMemphis, TNProgram Services$10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaMemphis, TNProgram Services$5,000
Memphis Innercity RugbyMemphis, TNProgram Services$5,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,675,21025
2023Unknown0

Sources

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