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Private Foundation
GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION
Based in CHICAGO, IL, GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $3.4M in revenue, $11.8M in expenses, $194.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 2,876 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $49.0M.
EIN: 366108460
CHICAGO, IL
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$3.4M
Total Expenses$11.8M
Total Assets$194.0M
Grants Given2,876
Grant Total$49.0M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
JULY 13TH BOARD/STAFF FIELD TRIP HONORARIUM
$235,500
NATURE CONSERVANCY
JULY 13TH 2024 GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY BOARD/STAFF FIELD TR
$185,500
CENTER FOR HEIRS PROPERTY PRESERVATION
CENTER FOR HEIRS PROPERTY PRESERVATION
$170,500
DUCKS UNLIMITED
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.
$145,500
COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE
COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE
$133,500
Showing up to 5 of 2,876 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Alaka Wali
DIRECTOR (FROM 2024)
Andres Tapia
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & ASST. SECRETARY
Arnold Randall
DIR FINANCE & ASST. TREASURER
Baronica Roberson
DIRECTOR
Betsy Chaffin
DIRECTOR
Brian Bannon
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | $11.8M | $194.0M |
| 2023 | $5.4M | $11.5M | $195.7M |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $9.6M | $192.1M |
| 2021 | $16.0M | $12.1M | $230.6M |
| 2020 | $6.6M | $10.3M | $208.0M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $6.6M to $3.4M (-48%), with total assets most recently reported at $194.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, and 4 other states.
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