Private foundation · Memphis
Mcdonnell Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 22 totaling $1.6M
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 22 of 22.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $1.6M | 22 |
| 2023 | — | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Mcneal Bond McdonnellDistribution committ
- Irene Mcdonnell AyotteDistribution committ
- Mary Mcdonnell SchellDistribution committ
- Michael KeeneyTrustee
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
- Program services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $955K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $100K |
| Porter Leath | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $100K |
| The Hospitality Hub | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $100K |
| The University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Agape Child and Family Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| All Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Artsmemphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| City Year Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Memphis Inter-Faith Coalition for Action and Hope | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Semmes Murphey Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Slingshot Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Urban Arts Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $25K |
| Knowledge Quest | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $15K |
| Memphis Metal Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $15K |
| Refugee Empowerment | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Memphis Innercity Rugby | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Services | $5,000 |