GE McDonald Foundation
Accepts applications
GE McDonald Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,946 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,174 and the largest $80,110. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,946
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,174
- Largest grant$80,110
- Assets$949,613
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,473 the year before.
19% 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 | $192,779 | 14 | $423,117 |
| 2024 | $160,473 | 14 | $690,883 |
| 2025 | $171,946 | 16 | $949,613 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory C McDonald 514 Shadow Lawn Court, Billings, MT 59102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 690-8875 |
| What to submit | The grant application needs to be submitted to The GE McDonald Foundation. Information that needs to be included on the application includes the project title, the geographic area to be served, the client group and the size of that group. Also the total project cost, the anticipated project period, and other funding sources and amounts applied for. Additional information that is required to be attached to the application includes: - General financial information on the organization - Copy of Treasury letter certifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status - Names of board of directors - Prior year tax returns for the last four years |
| Deadlines | Contact Foundation at mailing address. |
| Restrictions | The GE McDonald Foundation is operated exclusively for religious, educational, environmental, or other charitable purposes. Limitations are not placed on geographical areas, charitable fields, or amounts requested. |
What GE McDonald Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 15 | $91,836 |
| Ohio | 1 | $80,110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Program Sponsorship | $80,110 |
| MSU Billings Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $25,187 |
| Alberta Bair Theater | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Zoo Montana | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Community Leadership and Development Inc | Program Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Program Sponsorship | $7,099 |
| Billings Catholic Schools Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $3,250 |
| Billings Rotary Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $3,150 |
| Eagle Mount Billings | Program Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Billings Public Library Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Program Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Keestone Communication | Program Sponsorship | $500 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $100 |
| Billings Young Life | Program Sponsorship | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory C McDonald
- Eileen M McDonald
Questions people ask
Does GE McDonald Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact Foundation at mailing address.
How much does GE McDonald Foundation give?
$171,946 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,174.
Who runs GE McDonald Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory C McDonald (Director) and Eileen M McDonald (Director).
What does GE McDonald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.