JM McDonald Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
JM McDonald Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 203 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$53.8 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
92% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 169 | $39.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 187 | $48.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 203 | $53.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JM McDonald Foundation PO Box 3219, Evergreen, CO 80437 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 674-9300, info@jmmcdonaldfoundation.org |
| What to submit | APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE AT JMMcDonaldfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Two cycles: Deadlines are April 15th and September 15th with responses in May and October |
| Restrictions | Grants are considered, primarily, from applicants in the upstate New York area |
What JM McDonald Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 190 | $1.5 million |
| Colorado | 7 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian Association Cortland | Cortland YMCA Pool Project | $75,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | YWCA Preservation Grant | $75,000 |
| Cortland Repertory Theatre Inc | Cortland Repertory Theatres 2025 Full Year Season | $60,000 |
| Cortland Memorial Foundation Ind C O Cortland Memo | Here. For Good. - The Campaign for Cortland Memorial Foundation in support of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center | $50,000 |
| Lime Hollow Nature Center Inc | Lime Hollow Nature Center's Visitor Center Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Tr | Fitness Floor Upgrades | $30,000 |
| Cortlandville Fire Department Incorporated | Funds for Firefighter Overhaul Equipment | $25,000 |
| North London Mill Preservation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Sciences | Paul Smiths' College Culinary Demonstration Garden | $25,000 |
| River Hospital Inc | Funds for Electrocardiogram (EKG) Equipment Upgrade | $25,000 |
| The Wild Center | Turning Twenty: A Wild Center Anniversary Celebration | $25,000 |
| University of Rochester | University of Rochester School of Nursing Technology Fund | $25,000 |
| Essex Food Hub Inc | Match funds for Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment | $20,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | New Coats or Shoes for Upstate New York Children in Need | $20,000 |
| Sciencenter Discovery Museum | Ocean Gallery Renewal: Enhancing STEM Education Opportunities in the Finger Lakes | $20,000 |
| Genesee Country Museum | GCV&M Operational Support | $15,000 |
| RESILIENCE1220 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Comfort Food of Washington County | Healthy Foods Distribution to Vulnerable Populations | $12,000 |
| Brown Bag Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Adirondack Economic Development Corp | High Impact Business Assistance for Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs | $10,000 |
| Bridges for Brain Injury Inc | The Bridges Farm Learning Pavilion: Wildlife, Agriculture, and Conservation | $10,000 |
| Catskills Agrarian Alliance Inc | Logistics Support for Catskills Agrarian Alliance | $10,000 |
| Charles N Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in | Construction of quarantine holding facilities and expanded outdoor enclosures for wildlife in care | $10,000 |
| Charlton School | Workforce Development Program | $10,000 |
| Chemung County Performing Arts Inc | Sound System Replacement | $10,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans Inc | Clear Path for Veterans Canteen Lunch Program | $10,000 |
| Corning Comfort Care Inc | Bampa's House General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Dominican University New York | Pathways to Practice: Preparing Tomorrow's Health Leaders | $10,000 |
| Enable | Children's Mental Health Center | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Christian Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Inc | General Support of GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo: Helping People with Down Syndrome Thrive | $10,000 |
| Grace of God Recovery House Inc | Tools for Transformation: Infrastructure Support Aiding Recovery | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Water Sport Institute Inc | Disability Support | $10,000 |
| Greystone Programs Inc | Preserving Home, Protecting Independence: Exterior Renovations for Greystone | $10,000 |
| Heatly School | Backpack Program | $10,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services Inc | Aging in Place - Salt Road | $10,000 |
| In Flight Inc | Transformation of Town Hall | $10,000 |
| Josephs House for Women Inc | The Transitional Apartments Project | $10,000 |
| Katherine Luther Residential Healthcare & Rehabili | Dementia Unit Refurbish & Educational Training Courses for Staff | $10,000 |
| Millys Pantry | Milly's Pantry Building Exterior Repair Project | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Amundson
- Christine Clagett
- Pamela Criswell
- Debbie David
- Justin Klink
- Donald R McJunkin
- Garrett E McJunkin
- Nancy J Palmer
- Scott M Palmer
Questions people ask
Does JM McDonald Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Two cycles: Deadlines are April 15th and September 15th with responses in May and October.
How much does JM McDonald Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs JM McDonald Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana Amundson (Dir, Sec), Christine Clagett (Dir), Pamela Criswell (Dir, Treas) and Debbie David (Dir) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does JM McDonald Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.