Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,007 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,575 and the largest $142,000. 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$253,007
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,575
- Largest grant$142,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,215 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $137,215 | 8 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $253,007 | 8 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable 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 Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $250,007 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Baptist Church | To support the organization's purpose | $142,000 |
| Hill Countryy Christian School | To support the organization's purpose | $46,857 |
| Austin Baptist Association | To support the organization's purpose | $40,000 |
| Living in the Blessing | To support the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Bourland Wall Wenzel - Legal Fees 100 Attributable to Scholarship Program | To support the organization's purpose | $1,150 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah McDonald Hughes
- John P Hughes
- Kari M Helm
Questions people ask
Does Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation give?
$253,007 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,575.
Who runs Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah McDonald Hughes (President), John P Hughes (Vice President) and Kari M Helm (Director).
What does Wayne and Mary Louise McDonald Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.