The Donnelley Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366066894 · Private foundation
The Donnelley Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $628K in grants paid and $12.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 545 individual grants from this funder — $2.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Donnelley Foundation funds
The Donnelley Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Club Preservation Fund UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Uw Foundation Uw Department of Medicine UNRESTRICTED | Madison, WI | $58K | 2020 |
| The Arlington Common Capital Campaign UNRESTRICTED | Arlington, VT | $50K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Donnelley Foundation
The Donnelley Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Donnelley Foundation
- Does The Donnelley Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Donnelley Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Donnelley Foundation fund?
- The Donnelley Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Chicago Club Preservation Fund, Uw Foundation Uw Department of Medicine, The Arlington Common Capital Campaign. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Donnelley Foundation give in grants?
- The Donnelley Foundation reported $628K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 545 grants.
- Where is The Donnelley Foundation located?
- The Donnelley Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366066894.
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