Donley Foundation-ud DTD 12-8-86

EIN 236859909 Private Foundation

Philadelphia, PA 19103 |(610) 896-3868

https://www.donleyfoundation.org
Total Given 2016–2024
$37.7M
592 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
54%
supporter · 119/222 multi-year
repeat
$29.4M
Assets (2022)
222
Distinct Recipients

About

PURSUANT TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT THAT ESTABLISHED THE FOUNDATION, THE TRUSTEES DETERMINED THAT IT WAS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE FOUNDATION TO TERMINATE, AND THE ASSETS BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITABLE BENEFICIARIES. THUS, THE FOUNDATION OBTAINED THE CONSENT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND ORGANIZATIONS SECTION, AND THEREAFTER FILED ITS FINAL ACCOUNT WITH THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION. THE COURT GRANTED APPROVAL FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE TRUST AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALL THE ASSETS TO THE BENEFICIARIES. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ADJUDICATION OF THE COURT DATED DECEMBER 27, 2023 IS ATTACHED. ALL ASSETS OF THE TRUST HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED.

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Environment Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person DONLEY FOUNDATION CO DAPHNE ROWE
Phone (610) 896-3868
Deadlines FEBRUARY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply PLEASE VISIT WWW.DONLEYFOUNDATION.ORG TO APPLY. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED: 1. NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION 2. PURPOSE OF THE GRANT 3. SPECIAL NATURE OF THE PROJECT WITH EMPHASIS ON ITS INNOVATIVE QUALITIES AND POTENTIAL IMPACT 4. LEADERSHIP INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT 5. AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUEST; AMOUNT OF FUNDS NEEDED 6. OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE OR ANTICIPATED CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 14 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 1. FINANCIAL REPORTS, INCLUDING MOST RECENT AUDITED ANNUAL REPORT, CURRENT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, AND PROJECT BUDGET, IF APPLICABLE. 2. LEADERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 3. DETERMINATION LETTER SHOWING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND THAT IT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Restrictions THE DONLEY FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AS WELL AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE SECTION 509(A). THE DONLEY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES: 1. THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF VERMONT (ESSEX, CALEDONIA, ORANGE, WINDSOR, AND WINDHAM COUNTIES) AND NEW HAMPSHIRE (COOS, GRAFTON, SULLIVAN, AND CHESHIRE COUNTIES), 2. GREATER NEW YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 14 3. THE COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOODS ON CHICAGO'S WEST SIDE. GRANTS TYPICALLY ARE MADE IN A RANGE OF $10,000 TO $25,000. THE FOUNDATION OCCASIONALLY AWARDS MULTI-YEAR GRANTS. GRANTS ARE MADE FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PROJECT OR PROGRAM SUPPORT. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS, NOR ARE THEY MADE FOR RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL PURPOSES. GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST SUBMIT A GRANT REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $652K $12.0M $311K 68
2017 $619K $13.6M $1.4M 68
2018 $880K $26.8M $15.6M 79
2019 N/A $33.2M $4.4M N/A
2020 $4.3M $32.0M $181K 103
2021 $1.5M $35.3M $2.1M 80
2022 $1.7M $29.4M $439K 87
2024 $28.1M $0 $190K 107

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 592 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$64K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$2.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (592 total)

Purpose
Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI $2,043,100 ED DONLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2024
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Allentown, PA $2,000,000 THE EDWARD AND INEZ DONLEY FUND 2020
The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL $1,244,936 THE DONLEY FUND 2024
Connecticut Community Foundation Waterbury, CT $1,168,100 ROBB FAMILY FOUNDATION 2024
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH $1,168,100 THE RDL EQUALITY FUND 2024
Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL $1,168,100 CHRISTOPHER T. ROBB CHARITABLE FUND 2024
The Cambridge Community Foundation Cambridge, MA $1,168,100 THE IMPACT FUND 2024
Us Charitable Gift Trust Indianapolis, IN $1,168,100 SEEDS OF SUCCESS FUND 2024
York County Community Foundation York, PA $1,168,100 THE DONLEY SKEHAN FOUNDATION 2024
York County Community Foundation York, PA $1,168,100 GRATITUDE GIVES 2024
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH $1,164,318 THE DONLEY LEGACY FUND 2024
York County Community Foundation York, PA $1,164,318 THE TOM AND CINDY DONLEY FAMILY FUND 2024
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Burlington, VT $575,641 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Allentown Pennsylvania Public Library Association Inc Allentown, PA $280,008 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania Camp Hill, PA $259,108 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Montshire Museum of Science Norwich, VT $259,108 UNRESTRICTED 2024
National College Advising Corps Chapel Hill, NC $259,108 UNRESTRICTED 2024
United Way of York County York, PA $259,108 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont Brattleboro, VT $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Chicago Heightening Opportunity and Potential for Educational Success (Hope Chicago, IL $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
College Possible Chicago Chicago, IL $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Community Services for Children Inc Allentown, PA $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Dusable Museum of African American History Chicago, IL $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Gap Community Center Chicago, IL $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024
Let's Grow Kids Burlington, VT $215,690 UNRESTRICTED 2024

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