Macdonald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macdonald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $4.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$4.7 million
- Assets$47.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $44.2 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $49.5 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 52 | $47.1 million |
How to apply
Macdonald Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Macdonald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $5.6 million |
| Georgia | 6 | $195,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $147,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $137,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $125,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $73,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $73,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $73,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | General charitable purposes | $4.7 million |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | General charitable purposes | $296,553 |
| Rape Abuse & Incest National Network | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| River City Inclusive Gymnastics Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Richmond Wildlife Center | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc | General charitable purposes | $73,500 |
| South Florida Wildlife Center | General charitable purposes | $73,500 |
| Grey Muzzle Organization | General charitable purposes | $73,500 |
| Happy Doggo US | General charitable purposes | $73,500 |
| The Westminster Schools Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian Pre-School | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Charity Water | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Dream Foundation | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | General charitable purposes | $44,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Women for Women International | General charitable purposes | $37,000 |
| The Colonel JF Toney Memorial Library | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Foundation | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| RM Pyles Boys Camp | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Georgia Aquarium Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Region of Catholic Charities | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Charles River Alleycats Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Gateway Education Center PTA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Art of Elysium | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $24,000 |
| Santa Barbara School of Squash | General charitable purposes | $22,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | General charitable purposes | $22,000 |
| Fernbank Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics Tennessee Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Camp Hope of East Tennessee | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Project | General charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter F Hilf
- San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust
- Joyce-Ann Mahoney
- Virginia Ermentrout
- Peter M Hilf
- John Bishop
- Ariana Rodgers
- Brooke Eanes
Questions people ask
Does Macdonald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macdonald Family Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Macdonald Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter F Hilf (Trustee), San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust (Trustee), Joyce-Ann Mahoney (Trustee) and Virginia Ermentrout (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Macdonald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.