Macdonald-Peterson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macdonald-Peterson Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $540,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$540,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $480,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $480,000 | 36 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $540,000 | 37 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
Macdonald-Peterson 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-Peterson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $157,500 |
| Texas | 9 | $140,000 |
| Oregon | 9 | $100,000 |
| New York | 6 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Library | General fund | $35,000 |
| Independent Institute for Being Homeless | General fund | $30,000 |
| Stanislaus Family Justice Center | General fund | $30,000 |
| South Chico Community Assistance Center | General fund | $27,500 |
| Drusilla Huffmaster Anderson Prize in Music | General fund | $25,000 |
| Redwood Foundation for Education | General fund | $25,000 |
| Bakerripeley | General fund | $20,000 |
| Billy Defrank Lesbian & Gay Community Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | General fund | $20,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Enloe Hospital Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Joe's Place Ministries | General fund | $15,000 |
| Naumberg Orchesta Concerts | General fund | $15,000 |
| Out of Equality | General fund | $15,000 |
| Reaching Our Community | General fund | $15,000 |
| Stanford Fund GHGVG | General fund | $15,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General fund | $15,000 |
| 100 Club of Houston | General fund | $10,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General fund | $10,000 |
| College Dreams | General fund | $10,000 |
| Committee for Skeptical Inquiry | General fund | $10,000 |
| Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jo Co Spay and Neuter Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense and Education | General fund | $10,000 |
| Nest Project in Georgetown | General fund | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | General fund | $10,000 |
| South Beach Program of Ny Public Library | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of the South (Va) | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Whitewater | General fund | $7,500 |
| Barnstormers Theatre | General fund | $7,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Toby Fund of Wolf Creek Oregon | General fund | $5,000 |
| WQXR Radio | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Leadership Forum of Oregon | General fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Macdonald Moore
- William T Miller
- Kathirene Zoe Peterson White
- Kristin Marie Clarke
- Roderick Nicholas Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Macdonald-Peterson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macdonald-Peterson Foundation give?
$540,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Macdonald-Peterson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Macdonald Moore (President), William T Miller (Vice President/Treasurer), Kathirene Zoe Peterson White (Director) and Kristin Marie Clarke (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Macdonald-Peterson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.