The Donahue Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1821053
Foundation Overview
Based in Richmond, VA, The Donahue Family Foundation has awarded 199 grants totaling $1,270,500 to organizations in Virginia, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 64 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Richmond (97%), Marion (2%), Farmville (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 38% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (83%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Donahue Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Va Leap | $7,500 | Marion, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Va Leap | $7,500 | Marion, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Va Leap | $7,500 | Marion, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Va Leap | $7,500 | Marion, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $7,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2023 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Noah's Children | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Ljp - 04/29/24 03:52pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Virginia | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Shalom Farms | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $7,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2023 |
| First Tee Greater Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Noah's Children | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Ljp - 04/29/24 03:52pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Virginia | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $400 | Richmond, VA, US | Fcsp Charitable Fund | 2022 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Shalom Farms | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $7,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2022 |
| Civic Nation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Real Life | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ajarrett - 05/14/22 01:26pm Worksheet Grants And Contributions Paid | 2022 |
| Caritas | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $400 | Richmond, VA, US | Fcsp Charitable Fund | 2022 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $21,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Shalom Farms | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $7,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Public Media | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2022 |
| Civic Nation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Real Life | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fcsp Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ajarrett - 05/14/22 01:26pm Worksheet Grants And Contributions Paid | 2022 |
| Caritas | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $16,250 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Shalom Farms | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $16,250 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Virginia Public Media | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Empowerment Fund | 2021 |
| Community Foundation | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Fcsp Charitable Fund | 2021 |
| Sportable | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Caritas | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Longwood University | $5,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Shalom Farms | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $17,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Virginia Public Media | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | 2017 Empowerment Fund | 2020 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Covid Fund | 2020 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Center | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Virginia Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Caritas | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $12,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Idea Stations | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $14,000 | Richmond, VA, US | 2017 Empowerment Fund | 2018 |
| Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Community Idea Stations | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Collegiate School | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | 2017 Empowerment Fund | 2017 |
| Caritas | $5,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Meredith College | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Richmond | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Fistula Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Richmond Spca | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The Collegiate School | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $13,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | 2017 Empowerment Fund | 2016 |
| Community Idea Stations | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-1821053 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8904 GLENMORE ROAD Richmond, VA 23229-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Donahue Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Mary Sue Estes Donahue |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer & Dir | Thomas H Donahue Jr |
Forms 990-PF
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