Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6108460
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6108460
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed $7.1 million across 550 grantees in 2024, with significant funding in Illinois, South Carolina, and Virginia. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and alignment with their funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$785.5K
2%

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
$714.3K
2%

LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST INC
$620.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
355
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation?
Yes. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation give?
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, South Carolina, and Virginia. 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 Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,972. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation awarded about 360 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include DUCKS UNLIMITED, SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, and LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s website.
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