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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-3047959

Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation

A private foundation in Glencoe, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 59 grants and $250,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), 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

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $250,000

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $1,452,624
  • Tax year 2023

    $225,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $1,399,116
  • Tax year 2022

    $235,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $1,312,726
  • Tax year 2021

    $235,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $1,467,998
  • Tax year 2020

    $230,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $1,546,891

Grants paid in 2024

59 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Planned ParenthoodChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $19,000
  2. Better Government AsscChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $17,500
  3. Chicago Horticultural SocietyGlencoe, IL

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  4. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $12,000
  5. Trust for Public LandsSan Fransico, CA

    unrestricted

    $12,000
  6. Conservation InternationalArlington, VA

    unrestricted

    $10,000
  7. Kappa Sigma Scholarship FundCharlottesville, VA

    unrestricted

    $9,000
  8. Tennessee 4HNashville, TN

    Williamson County STEM Program

    $8,000
  9. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $7,000
  10. Nashville OperaNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $6,000
  11. American Red CrossChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $6,000
  12. Learning MattersNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  13. Country Music Hall of FameNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  14. Nashville Shakespeare FestivalNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  15. Evanston Public LibraryEvanston, IL

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  16. Doctors without BordersNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  17. McGaw YMCAEvanston, IL

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  18. Williamson Fire RescueFranklin, TN

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  19. Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  20. Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, IL

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  21. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  22. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    unrestricted

    $5,000
  23. ACLU FoundationNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $4,000
  24. DePaul UniversityChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $3,000
  25. Writers TheatreGlencoe, IL

    unrestricted

    $3,000
  26. Glencoe Family ServiceGlencoe, IL

    unrestricted

    $3,000
  27. Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $2,500
  28. Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $2,500
  29. Friends of AnimalsDarien, CT

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  30. Guide Dog FoundationSmithtown, NY

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  31. 3500rgBoston, MA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  32. Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  33. Canine CompanionsAlbany, OH

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  34. Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  35. Humane Farming AsscSan Rafael, CA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  36. National Assc on Mental IllinessArlington, VA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  37. Marine Ammal CenterSausalito, CA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  38. National Disaster Search Dog FndSanta Paula, CA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  39. Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  40. Rain Forest AllianceNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  41. Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FL

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  42. Save the RedwoodsSan Francisco, CA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  43. Sexual Assault CenterNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  44. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  45. Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  46. National Council on AgingArlington, VA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  47. World Central kitchenWashington, DC

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  48. American ForestsWashington, DC

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  49. Conservation FundArlington, VA

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  50. Friends of the Greenbay TrailGlencoe, IL

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  51. Water Keepers AllianceNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $2,000
  52. Nashville ZooNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $1,500
  53. Glencoe Historic SocietyGlencoe, IL

    unrestricted

    $1,500
  54. Bundled BlessingsEvanston, IL

    unrestricted

    $1,500
  55. Friends of PetraitsChicago, IL

    unrestricted

    $1,500
  56. Mother 2 MotherNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $1,000
  57. Planned ParenthoodNashville, TN

    unrestricted

    $1,000
  58. Rotary InternationalEvanston, IL

    unrestricted

    $1,000
  59. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy AsscMilford, CT

    unrestricted

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment5 grants $31,00032% of the total
  2. Animals8 grants $15,00015% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $12,00012% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $8,0008% of the total
  5. International aid2 grants $7,0007% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes6 grants $19,00020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois19 grants $111,000
  2. Tennessee10 grants $39,500
  3. Virginia5 grants $25,000
  4. California6 grants $22,000
  5. New York7 grants $22,000
  6. District of Columbia4 grants $16,000
  7. Connecticut2 grants $2,500
  8. Arizona1 grant $2,000
  9. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  10. Florida1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Carolyn MyszkowskiDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark DonnellPresident Hours 5Pay $5,000
  • Ann OnderdonkSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • William DonnellTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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