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THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION

THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6066894
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6066894
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Donnelley Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, California, and Florida, having distributed a total of $734.4K across 140 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$734.5K

2024
Grantees funded
140
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

152

Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Nicole C Herweck
Board Member
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Thomas E Donnelley Ii
Board Member
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Thomas Donnelley Ii
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION give?
THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Florida. 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 THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $734 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Lake Forest College, Chicago Youth Centers, and NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION?
THE DONNELLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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