Armstrong McDonald Foundation
Accepts applications
Armstrong McDonald Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $115,000 and the largest $610,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$115,000
- Largest grant$610,000
- Assets$49.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 19 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 22 | $43.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 21 | $49.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Bouchard PO Box 70110, Tucson, AZ 85737-0110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 940-2492, mboucho346@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Application must be downloaded from website at www.armstrongmcdonaldfoundation.org and completed in its entirety, including all required attachments. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Per website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Armstrong McDonald Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $2.2 million |
| Nebraska | 5 | $458,790 |
| Washington | 1 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Park Zoo | Educational programming & equipment | $610,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation-Steele Children's Research Center | Research center | $191,222 |
| Bellevue University | Armstrong mcdonald foundation 2024 natural sciences equipment | $183,900 |
| Children's Museum Tucson Inc | 2025 programming & exhibit updates | $152,925 |
| Tu Nidito | Tu nidito's continuum of breavement support services | $152,925 |
| University of Arizona Foundation-Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium | K12 field trips & new astonomy exhibit | $152,925 |
| Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona | More than meals | $150,000 |
| Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation | Saaf complementary therapies programs | $150,000 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse | Lay legal assistance for domestic violence survivors 2025 | $135,000 |
| Mosaic | Renovations for home carmel in axtell | $130,180 |
| Nortwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children | Classroom supplies & equipment for deaf and hard-or hearing students | $115,000 |
| Western National Parks Association | Connecting youth & families to arizona national parks | $91,600 |
| Mosaic Senior Services Inc | Supporting staying at home | $76,460 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Inc | 2026 team arizona | $76,460 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska Inc | Special olympics nebraska state games support | $76,460 |
| Pima Community College Foundation | Building & construction technology | $74,644 |
| Arizona Arts Live | Inspiring young minds | $53,725 |
| University of Arizona Foundation-College of Science | Improving mathmatical problem solving-instruction for high school teachers & students | $53,725 |
| Andra Heart Foundation | Bald beauties project | $37,900 |
| Omaha Street School | Vocation plus | $37,900 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | Community based mentoring | $30,350 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Bouchard
- Ryan M Bouchard
- Todd McDonald
- Michael J Bouchard
Questions people ask
Does Armstrong McDonald Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Per website.
How much does Armstrong McDonald Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $115,000.
Who runs Armstrong McDonald Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Bouchard (President), Ryan M Bouchard (Vice President), Todd McDonald (Vice President) and Michael J Bouchard (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Armstrong McDonald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.