Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation
Accepts applications
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $127,980. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$127,980
- Assets$46.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 36 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 45 | $42.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 47 | $46.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John T Fay CPA 3801 Kennett Pike Bldg C Suite 101, Wilmington, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (484) 798-7982, jfay289491@aol.com |
| What to submit | Letter request and phamplet |
| Restrictions | Mid-Atlantic Area 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 38 | $1.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Newark Free Library | Financial Assistance | $127,980 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $124,500 |
| Historic Odessa Foundation | Financial Assistance | $100,000 |
| Aspira Academy | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| Faithful Friends | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| First State Squash | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| The Ministry of Caring Inc | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| University of Delaware | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| Food Bank | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $75,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | Financial Assistance | $61,925 |
| Tower Hill School | Scholarship Fund | $57,500 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Salem County Humane Society | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Centreville Layton School | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Newport Rowing Club | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Financial Assistance | $40,000 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $40,000 |
| KIbaoni Primary School Foundation | Financial Assistance | $40,000 |
| Delaware Boys and Girls Club | Financial Assistance | $35,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Preschool | Financial Assistance | $31,000 |
| Friendship House | Financial Assistance | $30,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School of WIlmington | Financial Assistance | $28,805 |
| Alpha Sigma Foundation | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Amistad Mission | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Delaware Zoological Society | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Sam's Kids Fund | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Wilmington Youth Rowing Association | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Financial Assistance | $20,000 |
| Individual | Financial Assistance | $20,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Financial Assistance | $19,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Inskip Esq
- John T Fay CPA
- H Murray Sawyer
Questions people ask
Does Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Inskip Esq (Pres), John T Fay CPA (Sec/Treas.) and H Murray Sawyer (Vice. Pres.).
What does Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.