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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through invitation-only grants. With a total of $250K awarded to 73 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$250K
2025
Grantees funded
73
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$2.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mark Donnell
Board Member
A
Ann Onderdonk
Board Member
W
William Donnell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION give?
EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Tennessee, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD, Chicago Horticultural Society, and GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION?
EDWARD AND ROSE DONNELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.