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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The John J McDonnell Margaret T O'Brien Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $667.4K across 39 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$667.5K
2024
Grantees funded
39
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mary Landergan
Board Member
E
Eric Freedgood
Board Member
E
Eric Freegood
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, 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 JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $667 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, MEDICINES FOR HUMANITY INC, and NOTRE DAME CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN J MCDONNELL MARGARET T O'BRIEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.