The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation
Accepts applications
The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $235,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $192,000 | 11 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 12 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $242,000 | 15 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Fo 100 State Street Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 870-7712 |
What The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $242,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamot Health Foundation | General Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sarah A Reed Children's Center | General Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| St Martin Center Inc | General Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Community Shelter Services | General unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Erie Philharmonic Inc | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Erie Civic Theatre Association | General unrestricted. | $15,000 |
| Bayfront NATO Inc | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Booker T Washington Center | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General unrestricted. | $10,000 |
| Community Blood Bank of Erie County | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Early Connections Inc | General unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Ella Cochran Food Pantry | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Erie City Mission | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- S Craig Shamburg
- John A Lauer
- Michael P Thomas
Questions people ask
Does The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation give?
$242,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Craig Shamburg (Treasurer), John A Lauer (President) and Michael P Thomas (Secretary).
What does The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.