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The McDonnell Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, providing a total of $1.7 million in grants to 28 organizations in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHURCH HEALTH CENTER OF MEMPHIS INC
$1.1M
11%

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS INC
$955.2K
10%

A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION INC
$899.8K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$97K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Mississippi, and District Of Columbia. 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 MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHURCH HEALTH CENTER OF MEMPHIS INC, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS INC, and A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MCDONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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