C and A McDonald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C and A McDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $614,750 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$614,750
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $573,750 the year before.
82% 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 | $510,000 | 7 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $573,750 | 12 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $614,750 | 11 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
C and A McDonald 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 C and A McDonald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $614,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Christian University | Agricultural center | $300,000 |
| Highpoint Village | Program support | $100,000 |
| Lubbock Roots Historic Arts Council | Program support | $100,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Jazz Studies | Scholarships & program support | $50,000 |
| KLZK Lubbock Public Media | Program support | $25,000 |
| Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Texas Tech University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Little Sparks Presch & Aba Therapy | Security system | $5,000 |
| Science Spectrum | Program support | $5,000 |
| Texas Girls & Boys Ranch | Equipment needs | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Center | Program support | $4,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann McDonald
- Karen Louis McDonald
- Eric McDonald
- Laura Stewart
Questions people ask
Does C and A McDonald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C and A McDonald Family Foundation give?
$614,750 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs C and A McDonald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann McDonald (President), Karen Louis McDonald (Vice Preside), Eric McDonald (Vice Preside) and Laura Stewart (Secretary).
What does C and A McDonald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.