Macdonald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macdonald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $59,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $52,500 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 18 | $1.6 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 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 17 | $47,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lydia's House of Hope | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Gather for A Hunger Free Community | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Stratham SPCA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Portsmouth Music & Arts Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Mental Health | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Waypoint | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Prescott Arts Festival | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Farmsteads of New England | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Seacoast Family Promise | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Womenade of Greater Squamscott | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Cross Roads House Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hope on Haven Hill | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Haven-Violence Prevention and Support | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Friends in Action | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Eric J Macdonald
- Deanna L Macdonald
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?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Macdonald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee), Eric J Macdonald (Co-Trustee) and Deanna L Macdonald (Co-Trustee).
What does Macdonald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and food and hunger.