Private foundation · EIN 34-6516969

The W O'Neil Foundation

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Chevy Chase, MD

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202611209349101706
Total assets (EOY)$38,657,869
Grants paid$2,491,250
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed70
Giving in home state (MD)45%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K2
$5K–$25K43
$25K–$100K23
$100K+2

Smallest $2,500 · Largest $1,000,000

Geographic focus

MD
45%
DC
23%
NY
10%
VA
6%
MA
4%
CT
3%
FL
2%
IL
2%

Common purposes

patientfinancialdiabetesresearchhumanitarianrelief

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,501,428$37,950,85662
2024$1,837,750$37,995,26256
2025$2,491,250$38,657,86970

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactHELENE O'NEIL SHERE PRESIDENT THE W
AddressPO BOX 15888, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 208255888
Phone3016565848
EmailWONEILFOUNDATION@WONF.ORG
Form & materialsAN APPLICATION FORM IS NOT REQUIRED. INITIAL APPROACH SHOULD BE BY LETTER OF INQUIRY OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND EVIDENCE OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT STATUS. IF THE PROJECT COINCIDES WITH THE FOUNDATION'S INTERESTS, A PROPOSAL WILL BE REQUESTED.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY INTERESTED IN FAITH-MOTIVATED PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BRING BASIC NECESSITIES, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND BASIC EDUCATION TO THOSE EXPERIENCING POVERTY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, PARTICULARLY THOSE NEEDING EMERGENCY RELIEF. INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO U.S.-BASED CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE LOANS OR GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR GRANTS FOR ENDOWMENTS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, CHURCH AND SCHOOL RENOVATIONS, RESEARCH, SPECIAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES OR SEMINARS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief ServicesBALTIMORE, MDPROGRAM SUPPORT$1,000,000
Catholic Charities UsaALEXANDRIA, VAPROGRAM SUPPORT$100,000
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Washington IncWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$65,000
Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese Of New YorkNEW YORK, NYPROGRAM SUPPORT$60,000
World Central Kitchen IncWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$50,000
Association Of Volunteers In International Service Usa IncSILVER SPRING, MDPROGRAM SUPPORT$45,000
Friendship PlaceWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$45,000
Washington School For GirlsWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$45,000
Haitian Health Foundation IncNORWICH, CTPROGRAM SUPPORT$40,000
Jesuit Refugee Service UsaWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$40,000
Missio CorpNEW YORK, NYPROGRAM SUPPORT$40,000
Operation Smile IncVIRGINIA BEACH, VAPROGRAM SUPPORT$40,000
Washington Jesuit AcademyWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$40,000
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Of The Archdiocese Of Washington IncTAKOMA PARK, MDPROGRAM SUPPORT$30,000
Red Cloud Indian SchoolPINE RIDGE, SDPROGRAM SUPPORT$30,000
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic ActivitiesWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$28,750
Daughters Of Charity IpsSOUTHFIELD, MIPROGRAM SUPPORT$26,000
Rostro De Cristo IncBRAINTREE, MAPROGRAM SUPPORT$26,000
American Jesuits International IncWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
AyudaWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
Crossing Thresholds IncNEW CANAAN, CTPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
Father Mckenna Center IncWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
Hope For Haiti IncNAPLES, FLPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
International Catholic Migration Commission IncWASHINGTON, DCPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
School Of Leadership-Afghanistan IncBOSTON, MAPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
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