McDonald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $843,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$843,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $816,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $739,000 | 35 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $816,000 | 36 | $15.8 million |
| 2025 | $843,000 | 35 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
McDonald 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 McDonald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $519,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $56,000 |
| New York | 2 | $42,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $28,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $14,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuits West Province | Support & facilitate charitable works | $100,000 |
| Santa Teresita Medical Center | Support & facilitate charitable works | $56,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Support & facilitate charitable works | $56,000 |
| NPH USA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $42,000 |
| St Michael's Abbey and School | Support & facilitate charitable works | $40,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Bridge Trust | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Casa Teresa Inc | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services - Usccb | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Covenant House California | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Salesian Missions Inc | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Sisters of Nazareth of Los Angeles | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| St Francis Home | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Jserra Catholic High School | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Rosary Academy | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Servite High School | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| St John Bosco | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| St Anthony High School | Support & facilitate charitable works | $15,000 |
| Americans United for Life | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Hanna Boys Center | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Laura's House | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Missionhurst-Cicm | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Napa Institute | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| National Right to Life Committee Educational Trust | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Oblate Missions | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Saint John Vianney Center | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Edmundite Missions | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Fisher House of Southern California | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Magis Institute | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Society of Missionaries of Africa Inc | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Tiber
- FR Pascal Nguyen
- Loraine Waestman
Questions people ask
Does McDonald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDonald Family Foundation give?
$843,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs McDonald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Tiber (Director, President & Cfo), FR Pascal Nguyen (Director, Vice President) and Loraine Waestman (Director, Secretary).
What does McDonald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.