Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4012153

Foundation Overview

Based in Naperville, IL, Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation has awarded 235 grants totaling $24,517,276 to organizations in Indiana, Illinois and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,500,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$24,517,276
Total Assets
$37,215,469
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
112
Median Grant
$30,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%

70 of 112 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

48% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (27%), Naperville (18%), Downers Grove (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+366%

Strong 366% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Education

Dual focus on general purposes (60%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Amigos The Richmond Latino Center $15,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Black Girls Dance $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $550,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Bridge Communities $300,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2024
Casa Of Dupage $75,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2024
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $75,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2024
Children's Theatre Workshop $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Communities Inn Schools Of Wayne County $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gabriel Project $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Girls Inc Of Wayne County $100,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc $1,500,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Horizons For Youth $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Laurel Community Center $18,000 Laurel, MD, US Charitable 2024
Muncie Senior Center-heroes 4 Higher $15,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Area Shelter Services $30,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Richmond Civic Theatre Inc $35,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
The Childrens Hunger Project $30,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2024
The Launch Pad Teen Center $50,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $35,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Wayne County Foundation $3,100 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Peoples Resource Center $100,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2024
Sharing Connections $35,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Loaves And Fishes $150,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Circle You Help Center $30,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank Inc $15,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Chino Valley Educational Foundation $50,000 Chino Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana $50,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Teen Works $15,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Brighter Path $10,000 Cambrdige City, IN, US Charitable 2024
Yavapai Casa For Kids $20,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Jacy House $15,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Birth To Five Inc $20,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
College Mentors For Kids $10,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Cradles To Crayons $100,000 Newtonville, MA, US Charitable 2024
Easter Seals Of Dupage $75,000 Villa Park, IL, US Charitable 2024
Infant Welfare Society Chicago $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gigi's Playhouse-tinley Park $10,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Charitable 2024
High Country Early Intervention $20,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charleston $50,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Dorchester Cacchildren In Crisis $25,000 Summerville, SC, US Charitable 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank $100,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Children's Museum Of The Low Country $50,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Unified School District $15,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Richmond Symphony Orchestra $20,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Ross Community Center $100,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2024
Western Dupage Special Recreation Assoc $15,000 Carol Stream, IL, US Charitable 2024
Humboldt Education Foundation $15,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Little Heros League $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Northeast Dupage Family & Youth $60,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2024
Foodbank Inc Dba Gateway Food Pantry $30,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Turn Away No Longer $15,000 Anderson, IN, US Charitable 2024
Lawrence Hall $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Teens Closet $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Amigos The Richmond Latino Center $15,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Black Girls Dance $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $550,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Bridge Communities $300,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2024
Casa Of Dupage $75,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2024
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $75,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2024
Children's Theatre Workshop $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Communities Inn Schools Of Wayne County $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gabriel Project $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Girls Inc Of Wayne County $100,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc $1,500,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Horizons For Youth $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Laurel Community Center $18,000 Laurel, MD, US Charitable 2024
Muncie Senior Center-heroes 4 Higher $15,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Area Shelter Services $30,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Richmond Civic Theatre Inc $35,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
The Childrens Hunger Project $30,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2024
The Launch Pad Teen Center $50,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $35,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Wayne County Foundation $3,100 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Peoples Resource Center $100,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2024
Sharing Connections $35,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Loaves And Fishes $150,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2024
Circle You Help Center $30,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank Inc $15,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Chino Valley Educational Foundation $50,000 Chino Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana $50,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Teen Works $15,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Brighter Path $10,000 Cambrdige City, IN, US Charitable 2024
Yavapai Casa For Kids $20,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Jacy House $15,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Birth To Five Inc $20,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
College Mentors For Kids $10,000 Indianpolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Cradles To Crayons $100,000 Newtonville, MA, US Charitable 2024
Easter Seals Of Dupage $75,000 Villa Park, IL, US Charitable 2024
Infant Welfare Society Chicago $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gigi's Playhouse-tinley Park $10,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Charitable 2024
High Country Early Intervention $20,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charleston $50,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Dorchester Cacchildren In Crisis $25,000 Summerville, SC, US Charitable 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank $100,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Children's Museum Of The Low Country $50,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2024
Prescott Unified School District $15,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Richmond Symphony Orchestra $20,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Ross Community Center $100,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2024
Western Dupage Special Recreation Assoc $15,000 Carol Stream, IL, US Charitable 2024
Humboldt Education Foundation $15,000 Prescott Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Little Heros League $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Northeast Dupage Family & Youth $60,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2024
Foodbank Inc Dba Gateway Food Pantry $30,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2024
Turn Away No Longer $15,000 Anderson, IN, US Charitable 2024
Lawrence Hall $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Teens Closet $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Friends Of The Conley Inc $5,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2023
Black Girls Dance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $525,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
Bridge Communities $300,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2023
Let It Be Us $25,000 Barrrington, IL, US Charitable 2023
Casa Of Dupage $75,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $50,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2023
Children's Theatre Workshop $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gabriel Project $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2023
Muncie Senior Center-heroes 4 Higher $6,000 Muncie, IN, US Charitable 2023
Hayes Arboretum $1,500,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
Horizons For Youth $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Girls Inc Of Wayne County $25,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
Richmond Civic Theatre Inc $25,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2023
Amigos The Richmond Latino Center $10,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
Laurel Community Center $11,000 Laurel, MD, US Charitable 2023
Ne Dupage Family And Youth Services $40,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2023
Network For Teaching Entreprenuership $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Lotus $10,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Prescott Area Shelter Services $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Communities Inn Schools Of Wayne County $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Childrens Hunger Project $25,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2023
The Launch Pad Teen Center $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Gibault Childrens Services $15,000 Terre Haute, IN, US Charitable 2023
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $35,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2023
Wayne County Foundation $1,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2023
West Suburban Community Pantry $50,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $525,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Bridge Communities $250,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hayes Arboretum $750,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurel Community Center $10,000 Laurel, IN, US Charitable 2022
Wayne County Historical Museum $1,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
West Suburban Community Pantry $102,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2022
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $25,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2022
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $25,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Horizons For Youth $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ne Dupage Family And Youth Services $20,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2022
Network For Teaching Entreprenuership $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
The Childrens Hunger Project $25,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2022
Hummingbird Pantry $20,000 Mims, FL, US Charitable 2022
Casa Of Dupage $60,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Launch Pad Teen Center $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Prescott Area Shelter Services $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Black Girls Dance $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $525,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Bridge Communities $250,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hayes Arboretum $750,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurel Community Center $10,000 Laurel, IN, US Charitable 2022
Wayne County Historical Museum $1,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
West Suburban Community Pantry $102,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2022
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $25,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2022
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $25,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Horizons For Youth $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ne Dupage Family And Youth Services $20,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2022
Network For Teaching Entreprenuership $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
The Childrens Hunger Project $25,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2022
Hummingbird Pantry $20,000 Mims, FL, US Charitable 2022
Casa Of Dupage $60,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Launch Pad Teen Center $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Prescott Area Shelter Services $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Black Girls Dance $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $525,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Bridge Communities $250,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hayes Arboretum $750,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2022
Laurel Community Center $10,000 Laurel, IN, US Charitable 2022
Wayne County Historical Museum $1,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2022
West Suburban Community Pantry $102,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2022
Centerfprindependencethrough Conductive Education $25,000 Countryside, IL, US Charitable 2022
Turning Pointe Autism School Foundation $25,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2022
Horizons For Youth $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ne Dupage Family And Youth Services $20,000 Addison, IL, US Charitable 2022
Network For Teaching Entreprenuership $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
The Childrens Hunger Project $25,000 Cocoa, FL, US Charitable 2022
Hummingbird Pantry $20,000 Mims, FL, US Charitable 2022
Casa Of Dupage $60,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Launch Pad Teen Center $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Prescott Area Shelter Services $25,000 Prescott, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Black Girls Dance $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $500,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2021
Bridge Communities $100,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2021
Dupage Children's Museum $300,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2021
Hayes Arboretum $750,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2021
Indian Boundary Ymca $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2021
West Suburban Community Pantry $102,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2021
Bridge Communities $100,000 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Charitable 2020
Hayes Arboretum $750,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2020
West Suburban Community Pantry $76,000 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $339,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2017
Casa Of Dupage $60,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2017
Dupage Children's Museum $218,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2017
Family Shelter Service $53,200 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2017
Hcs Family Services $50,000 Hinsdale, IL, US Charitable 2017
Indian Boundry Ymca $55,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2017
Literacy Of Dupage $34,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2017
Peo Chapter Kn $1,000 Des Monies, IA, US Educational 2017
Stanley Hayes Research Foundation Inc $264,066 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2017
The Salvation Army $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2017
Project Help $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2017
Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Indiana $7,750 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2017
Town Of Laurel Indiana Community Center $10,000 Liberty, IN, US Charitable 2017
West Suburban Community Pantry $32,200 Woodridge, IL, US Charitable 2017
Peo Chapter Kn $1,000 Des Monies, IA, US Educational 2016
Literacy Of Dupage $34,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2016
The Salvation Army $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2016
Children's Theatre Workshop $10,000 Oriental, NC, US Charitable 2016
Dupage Children's Museum $160,000 Naperville, IL, US Charitable 2016
Hcs Family Services $50,000 Hinsdale, IL, US Charitable 2016
Indian Boundry Ymca $55,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2016
Stanley Hayes Research Foundation Inc $12,987 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2016
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne County $10,000 Richmond, IN, US Charitable 2016
Dupage Conservatory Of Fine Arts $3,525 Lockport, IL, US Charitable 2016
Board Of Education Of Downers Grove School District 58 $598,848 Downers Grove, IL, US Educational 2016
Food For The Poor $500 Coconut Creek, FL, US Charitable 2016
Casa Of Dupage $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2016
Family Shelter Service $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-4012153
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 9746 Naperville, IL 60567-0746

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Barbara Gulick
Secretary Julia Sampieri
Treasurer Brenda Jacobs
Director Laura Alvarado
Vice President Laura Coyle

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.