Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $427,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$427,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $355,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $355,000 | 19 | $9.1 million |
| 2023 | $355,000 | 18 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $427,000 | 22 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust 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 Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $427,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Re Mind | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Be Peace - Be Hope | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bo's Place | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Soleana Stables | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Archway Academy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Counseling Connections for Change | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Gratia Plena Counseling | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sharpen Recovery | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Warrior Counseling Works | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Devereaux Texas | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Recovery Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce C Arendale
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust give?
$427,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce C Arendale (Trustee).
What does Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and health.