Grants paid by The Mcdonnell Family Foundation
EIN 46-1448238 · Memphis, TN · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T99
The Mcdonnell Family Foundation of Memphis, TN (EIN 46-1448238) reported 46 grants paid totaling $5,722,175 to 38 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$5,722,175
46 grants
Recipients
38
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | $468,000 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | $290,000 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $3,288,965 | — |
| 2024 | 25 | $1,675,210 | — |
Top recipients
The 38 recipients receiving the most from The Mcdonnell Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 38 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Mph Irene & Ron Ayotte Donor Advised Fund | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,153,644 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mph Mary & Ryan Schell Donor Advised Fund | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,153,644 | 2022 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship 62-1723618 | C | Memphis, TN | 3 | $1,093,549 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis 58-1723645 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $955,210 | 2024 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation 45-1828684 | C | Memphis, TN | 3 | $300,000 | 2024 |
| Church of the Holy Communion | U | Memphis, TN | 2 | $200,000 | 2020 |
| The Hospitality Hub 26-4417530 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency 26-4440905 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $100,000 | 2018 |
| Porter Leath 58-1409385 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Mid South Food Bank 62-1340755 | B | Memphis, TN | 2 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| The University of Ms Foundation 23-7310293 | D | Oxford, MS | 1 | $50,000 | 2018 |
| The University of Memphis 62-6048540 | C | Memphis, TN | 2 | $33,128 | 2024 |
| The Webb School 62-0401875 | B | Bell Buckle, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 |
| Protect Our Aquifer 81-4731640 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Memphis Inter-Faith Coalition for Action and Hope 82-1172084 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Christian Brothers University | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Artsmemphis 62-0693547 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Slingshot Memphis 81-3772313 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Agape Child and Family Services 23-7039683 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Semmes Murphey Foundation 38-3790195 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| All Memphis 82-4235064 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Urban Arts Memphis | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| National Bonsai Foundation 52-1284404 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| City Year Memphis | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Knowledge Quest 62-1589188 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Memphis Metal Museum | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Refugee Empowerment 46-2324706 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundat 38-3033739 | C | East Jordan, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Connecticut College | U | New London, CT | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | U | Washington, DC | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| World Team 92-3135230 | C | Warrington, PA | 1 | $8,000 | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America 62-1835398 | C | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Exceptional Foundation of West Tn | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Playback Memphis | U | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| The Trezevant Foundation 58-1430713 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Memphis Innercity Rugby 46-1415356 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| New Ballet Ensemble and School 62-1866526 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 46 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | B | $955,210 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | C | $100,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Porter Leath Memphis, TN | B | $100,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | The Hospitality Hub Memphis, TN | D | $100,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Mid-South Food Bank Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | National Bonsai Foundation Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | The University of Memphis Memphis, TN | C | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Semmes Murphey Foundation Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Agape Child and Family Services Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Protect Our Aquifer Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Memphis Inter-Faith Coalition for Action and Hope Memphis, TN | D | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | U | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Artsmemphis Memphis, TN | C | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | City Year Memphis Memphis, TN | U | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Urban Arts Memphis Memphis, TN | U | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | All Memphis Memphis, TN | C | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Slingshot Memphis Memphis, TN | C | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | St John's Episcopal Church Memphis, TN | U | $25,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Knowledge Quest Memphis, TN | C | $15,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Memphis Metal Museum Memphis, TN | U | $15,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Refugee Empowerment Memphis, TN | C | $10,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Connecticut College New London, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | American Red Cross Washington, DC | U | $10,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Boys & Girls Clubs of America Memphis, TN | C | $5,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2024 | Memphis Innercity Rugby Memphis, TN | D | $5,000 | paid | Program Services | 202513189349104501 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Mph Mary & Ryan Schell Donor Advised Fund Memphis, TN | U | $1,153,644 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202323189349100047 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Mph Irene & Ron Ayotte Donor Advised Fund Memphis, TN | U | $1,153,644 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202323189349100047 |
| 2022 | Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Memphis, TN | C | $973,549 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202323189349100047 |
| 2022 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | C | $8,128 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202323189349100047 |
| 2020 | A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | C | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202123149349102412 |
| 2020 | Church of the Holy Communion Memphis, TN | U | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 202123149349102412 |
| 2020 | Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Memphis, TN | C | $60,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202123149349102412 |
| 2020 | Mid South Food Bank Memphis, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 202123149349102412 |
| 2020 | Charlevoix County Community Foundat East Jordan, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 202123149349102412 |
| 2018 | Memphis Teacher Residency Memphis, TN | B | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | Church of the Holy Communion Memphis, TN | U | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | C | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Memphis, TN | C | $60,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | The University of Ms Foundation Oxford, MS | D | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | The Webb School Bell Buckle, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | World Team Warrington, PA | C | $8,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | The Trezevant Foundation Memphis, TN | D | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | New Ballet Ensemble and School Memphis, TN | D | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | Exceptional Foundation of West Tn Memphis, TN | U | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | Charlevoix County Community Foundat East Jordan, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICES | 201942599349100439 |
| 2018 | Playback Memphis Memphis, TN | U | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SERVICE | 201942599349100439 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202513189349104501 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202323189349100047 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202123149349102412 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201942599349100439 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/461448238.json.
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