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Private foundation · Cleveland, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

William J and Dorothy K O'neill

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $15K
Typical grant
$15K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 184 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$5.3M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$5.3M$15K1
2023$5.3M$1,2502

How to apply

Contact
O'neill fdn attn leslie perkul · Cleveland · 2168314134 · info@oneill-foundation.org
What to send
Send or call requesting format or visit website at www.oneill-foundation.org
Deadlines
Submission dates can be found on the foundation's website at www.oneill-foundation.org.
Limits
The o'neill foundation's responsive grantmaking program supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our mission and vision. Organizations must have family-focused programming, serve communities where o'neill family members are actively involved, and meet the requirements and guidelines for each program area. The proactive, grantmaking programs are made to organizations nominated by the members of the o'neill family only. No grants are made to individuals.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Leslie PerkulPresident/ceo
  • Laura O'neill BowerSecretary
  • David DonaheyTreasurer
  • Timothy O'neillTrustee
  • Brian SweeneyTrustee
  • Robert DonaheyChair
  • Mary WalkerTrustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • General operations

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from William J and Dorothy K O'neill
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral operations$15K

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