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The William H Donner Foundation Inc

Tarrytown, New York  ·  EIN 231611346  ·  Private foundation

The William H Donner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tarrytown, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $10.4M in grants paid and $200.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,011 individual grants from this funder — $32.8M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$10.4M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$200.7M
Total assets
1,011
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The William H Donner Foundation Inc funds

The William H Donner Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesindigenousolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The William H Donner Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ndn Collective Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Rapid City, SD$555K2023
Grassroots International Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Jamaica Plain, MA$354K2024
Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Farmington, CT$250K2024
Humanity in Action Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$250K2024
Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Farmington, CT$250K2023
Humanity in Action Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$250K2023
National Center for Public Policy Research Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2023
President and Fellows of Harvard College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$249K2024
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Monterey, CA$238K2024
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM SEA OTTER PROGRAM
Monterey, CA$225K2023
Harvard University
CREATING A ROADMAP FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING DEMENTIA CARE
Boston, MA$220K2023
Bridgeusa Group
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY
San Francisco, CA$207K2023
Common Counsel Foundation
NATIVE VOICES RISING
Oakland, CA$204K2024
Community of Condon for the Preservation of Swan Valley
GENERAL SUPPORT
Condon, MT$200K2023
America's Future Foundation
General Support
Washington, DC$200K2022

The William H Donner Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$8.2M
2023$14.2M
2024$10.4M

How to apply for funding from The William H Donner Foundation Inc

The William H Donner Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The William H Donner Foundation Inc

Does The William H Donner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The William H Donner Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The William H Donner Foundation Inc fund?
The William H Donner Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Ndn Collective Inc, Grassroots International Inc, Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The William H Donner Foundation Inc give in grants?
The William H Donner Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.8M over 1,011 grants.
Where is The William H Donner Foundation Inc located?
The William H Donner Foundation Inc is based in Tarrytown, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231611346.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William H Donner Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The William H Donner Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.