The W O'Neil Foundation
EIN 346516969 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$11.6M
248 grants · $2.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $14K–$35K
grant size
54%
supporter · 71/131 multi-year
repeat
$39.8M
Assets (2023)
131
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
HELENE O'NEIL SHERE PRESIDENT THE W
Phone
(301) 656-5848
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
AN APPLICATION FORM IS NOT REQUIRED. INITIAL APPROACH SHOULD BE BY LETTER OF INQUIRY OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND EVIDENCE OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT STATUS. IF THE PROJECT COINCIDES WITH THE FOUNDATION'S INTERESTS, A PROPOSAL WILL BE REQUESTED.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY INTERESTED IN FAITH-MOTIVATED PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BRING BASIC NECESSITIES, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND BASIC EDUCATION TO THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, PARTICULARLY THOSE NEEDING EMERGENCY RELIEF. INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO U.S.-BASED CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE LOANS OR GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR GRANTS FOR ENDOWMENTS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, CHURCH AND SCHOOL RENOVATIONS, RESEARCH, SPECIAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES OR SEMINARS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.0M | $46.7M | $2.2M | 66 |
| 2021 | $3.1M | $48.7M | $5.0M | 56 |
| 2022 | $3.0M | $37.1M | $1.3M | 64 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $39.8M | $1.6M | 62 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 248 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$14K
Median
$25K
Average
$47K
75th Pctl
$35K
Maximum
$1.2M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AG
Ann O'Neil Gradowski
4+ yrs
Vice Chair, Assist. Secretary,Trustee
Leadership
MH
Molly Herrera
Vice President, Senior Program Officer
Leadership
JW
Jane O'Neil Wieder
4+ yrs
Vice President, Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
HS
Helene O'Neil Shere
4+ yrs
Chair, President, Trustee
Leadership
MR
Mary Regan
4+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
AR
Ann Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
JO
John O'Neil
4+ yrs
Trustee
JR
Jane Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
HS
Helene O'Neil Shere
4+ yrs
Chair, President, Trustee
Leadership
JW
Jane O'Neil Wieder
4+ yrs
Vice President, Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
AG
Ann O'Neil Gradowski
4+ yrs
Vice Chair, Assist. Secretary,Trustee
Leadership
MR
Mary Regan
4+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
JO
John O'Neil
4+ yrs
Trustee
AR
Ann Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
JR
Jane Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
HS
Helene O'Neil Shere
4+ yrs
Chair and President, Trustee
Leadership
JW
Jane O'Neil Wieder
4+ yrs
Vice President and Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
AG
Ann O'Neil Gradowski
4+ yrs
Vice Chair & Assist. Secretary,Trustee
Leadership
MR
Mary Regan
4+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
JR
Jane Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
JO
John O'Neil
4+ yrs
Trustee
AR
Ann Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
AG
Ann O'Neil Gradowski
4+ yrs
Vice Chair and Secretary,Trustee
Leadership
JW
Jane O'Neil Wieder
4+ yrs
Vice President and Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
HS
Helene O'Neil Shere
4+ yrs
Chair and President, Trustee
Leadership
MR
Mary Regan
4+ yrs
Assistant Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
JR
Jane Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
AR
Ann Regan
4+ yrs
Trustee
JO
John O'Neil
4+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (248 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $1,250,000 | INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $1,200,000 | INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $1,200,000 | INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $1,000,000 | INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | $150,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND COVID-19 RELIEF, FRANCIS FUND FOR EVICTION PREVENTION | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | $125,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND COVID-19 RELIEF | 2020 |
| Washington DC Archdiocese | Hyattsville, MD | $120,000 | CARE OF ILL AND ELDERLY WOMEN RELIGIOUS & SUPPORT FOR PARISH FOOD BANKS | 2020 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Norwich, CT | $115,000 | FOOD PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN JEREMIE, HAITI AND EARTHQUAKE RELIEF | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | $110,000 | INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington DC | Washington, DC | $100,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS, ACT TEAM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, FOOD PANTRY | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | $100,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | $100,000 | PROGRAMS FOR THOSE DISPLACED BY THE WAR IN UKRAINE | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington DC | Washington, DC | $95,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND ACT TEAM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS & SPANISH CATHOLIC CENTER FOOD PANTRY COVID-19 RELIEF | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | $85,000 | ACT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS, FOOD PROGRAMS AT FAMILY SHELTER | 2023 |
| School of Leadership Afghanistan Inc | Boston, MA | $80,000 | SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AFGHAN GIRLS | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | $80,000 | INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS UKRAINE, MORROCCO, ISRAEL & GAZA | 2023 |
| Missio Corp | New York, NY | $75,000 | SUPPORT FOR CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS SISTERS WORKING AS COVID-19 FRONTLINE RESPONDERS IN AFRICA AND COVID-19 PPE AND... | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | $75,000 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Norwich, CT | $65,000 | FOOD PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN JEREMIE, HAITI | 2020 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Norwich, CT | $65,000 | FOOD PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN JEREMIE, HAITI | 2022 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOOD PROGRAMS FOR FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEW YORK | 2020 |
| MEDS & Food for Kids | Saint Louis, MO | $60,000 | SOLAR PROJECT FOR MALNUTRITION FOOD SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTION & HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF | 2021 |
| St John's Bread and Life | Brooklyn, NY | $55,000 | FOOD FOR VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS, NY | 2020 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Norwich, CT | $55,000 | FOOD PROGRAMS IN JEREMIE, HAITI | 2023 |
| Washington Montessori School | Washington, CT | $55,000 | COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
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