Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF
Preselected recipients only
Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $306,354 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $8,697 and the largest $28,991. 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$306,354
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$8,697
- Largest grant$28,991
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $276,555 the year before.
10% 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 | $285,507 | 31 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $276,555 | 31 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $306,354 | 31 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF 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 Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $262,869 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $28,990 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $14,495 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Human services | $28,991 |
| Hospice Foundation of Wny | Medical | $28,991 |
| The Salvation Army | Human services | $14,495 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Soc | Music appreciation | $14,495 |
| Sacred Heart Church of Bowmansville | Religious | $14,495 |
| PBS Local Affilliates Wned Horizons Plaza | Human services | $14,495 |
| Bowmansville United Methodist Churc | Religious | $14,495 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Scholarship | $14,495 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Human services | $14,495 |
| American Red Cross-Natl | Human services | $14,495 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Wny Inc | Medical | $10,968 |
| New York University Office of Gift Administration | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| Catholic Diocesan Schools | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| STS Peter & Paul School | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| Lancaster Ny Historical Society | Educational | $8,697 |
| Lancaster Public Library | Education | $8,697 |
| Buffalo & Erie County Public Librar | General operating | $8,697 |
| Transit Rural Cemetery | Human services | $8,697 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen Cancer Center (NYC) | Medical | $5,798 |
| Catholic Charities of Wny | Human services | $5,798 |
| Boy Scouts of America Greater Niagara Frontier | Human services | $5,798 |
| Goodwill Industries of Wny | Human services | $5,798 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc | Education | $5,798 |
| Albright Knox Art Gallery | Art appreciation | $5,798 |
| Buffalo Animal Shelter | General purpose | $5,798 |
| Village of Depew | General operating | $5,484 |
| Canisius University of Buffalo | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| D'youville University | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Daemen University Controller & Asst Treasurer | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Ub Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | Scholarship | $2,899 |
Officers and trustees
- M and T Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF give?
$306,354 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $8,697.
Who runs Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF?
Its 2025 filing lists M and T Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.