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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0842449

Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $1.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,950,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $59,825,402

  • Tax year 2023

    $8,694,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $58,554,535

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,236,000

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $63,208,805

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,758,330

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $66,485,579

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,400,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $66,487,466

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,413,008

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $70,812,296

  • Tax year 2017

    $1,821,500

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $58,575,873

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Protecting the San Andreas Corridor

    $400,000
  2. Focusing Philanthropy IncSanta Monica, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $323,000
  3. Friends of the Los Angeles RiverLos Angeles, CA

    The FoLAR Resilience Lab at the Harvard-Westlake River Park Campus

    $200,000
  4. Stella Adler TheatreHollywood, CA

    ACTion/Outreach Scholarship fund and General Support

    $160,000
  5. Antelope Valley ConservancyLake Hughes, CA

    Joshua Tree Woodland Preservation Fund

    $140,000
  6. Colettes Children Home IncHuntingtn BCH, CA

    Homeless Shelter Program (HSP)

    $100,000
  7. Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation IncArcadia, CA

    Arboretum Visitor Plaza Entrance Project

    $100,000
  8. Ventura County Farm to SchoolCamarillo, CA

    General Support and Program Activities for 2024-2025 school year

    $100,000
  9. Treepeople IncBeverly Hills, CA

    Environmental Education and School Greening

    $69,000
  10. Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CA

    General Operating Support

    $50,000
  11. Homes for Life FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Medical Services Coordinator fund

    $30,000
  12. Mesivta of Greater Los AngelesHidden Hills, CA

    General Support

    $30,000
  13. Las Familias Del PuebloLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $20,000
  14. Los Angeles Boys & Girls ClubLos Angeles, CA

    Project learn: every child college ready with STEM

    $20,000
  15. Students for Eco Education and Agriculture IncVentura, CA

    Farm-to-Food Lab Education and Wellness Initiative and STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Education Program

    $20,000
  16. Valley VillageWinnetka, CA

    Operating Support for Valley Village programs serving adults with developmental disabilities

    $20,000
  17. Diy GirlsSan Fernando, CA

    General Support

    $19,500
  18. Apopo US IncWashington, DC

    Supporting APOPO's Game Changing Free Running HeroRAT

    $19,000
  19. The Childrens Life-Saving FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General Operating Support & Program Support for Expanded Camp for All Summer Program for Underserved Youth

    $15,000
  20. Yeshivat Ohr Chanoch IncLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $15,000
  21. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Best Friends National Advocacy Programs

    $10,000
  22. Farm Sanctuary IncWatkins Glen, NY

    Bold Choice Fund (Humane Education)

    $10,000
  23. Friends of Ballona WetlandsPlaya Del Rey, CA

    General Support

    $10,000
  24. Marleys Mutts Dog RescueTehachapi, CA

    Pawsitive Change Program

    $10,000
  25. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    Humane Education Program

    $10,000
  26. Project PoochLake Oswego, OR

    fund to Train, Certify, Mentor 8 youth for 3 months

    $10,000
  27. Showing Animals Respect and Kindness IncGeneva, IL

    Cameras and Drone equipment fund

    $10,000
  28. Tashbar Sephardic Yeshiva KetanaLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $10,000
  29. St Monica Academy IncMontrose, CA

    Purchase of Computers

    $7,500
  30. Ballona Wetlands Land TrustPlaya Del Rey, CA

    Continued Internship Program

    $6,000
  31. Henry E Huntington Library & Art GallerySan Marino, CA

    Education Programs

    $3,000
  32. La CompostLos Angeles, CA

    Bringing the Magic Soil Bus to Los Angeles Public Schools

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment5 grants $515,00034% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $323,00022% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $163,00011% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $119,0008% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes14 grants $180,00012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California27 grants $1,891,000
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $19,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $10,000
  4. New York1 grant $10,000
  5. Oregon1 grant $10,000
  6. Utah1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Celina McHughDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Patricia McHughDir, CEO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Theresa M McHughDir, Sec, VP Hours 1Pay $0

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