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John & Linda Macdonald Foundation is a private corporation based in LA QUINTA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is John A Macdonald. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $7M in 2013 to $12.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and Maryland. According to available records, John & Linda Macdonald Foundation has made 71 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $745K and $1.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $100K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, California, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John & Linda Macdonald Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, CA.
John & Linda Macdonald Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 71 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $100K.
John & Linda Macdonald Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John & Linda Macdonald Foundation is headquartered in LA QUINTA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda M Macdonald | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn J Macdonald | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Macdonald | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$12.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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