AI Summary
O'DONNELL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed $187.4M in total grants paid to 22 grantees in 2025, and it is open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
$21.1M
12%
DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Dallas, TX
$19.3M
11%
The Dallas Opera
Dallas, TX
$3.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$500K
Median 2nd year grant
$375K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 14 grantees
- 11 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to O'DONNELL FOUNDATION?
Yes. O'DONNELL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does O'DONNELL FOUNDATION give?
O'DONNELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 O'DONNELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from O'DONNELL FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $500 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does O'DONNELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, O'DONNELL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $31.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did O'DONNELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, O'DONNELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Southern Methodist University, DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, and The Dallas Opera. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to O'DONNELL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.