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Also known as: C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
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Macdonald Foundation is a private trust based in WAUSAU, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Mark Macdonald. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $7M in 2011 to $12M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Oregon. According to available records, Macdonald Foundation has made 139 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $621K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $119K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, California, Oregon, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 46 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.
Macdonald Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 139 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, CA, OR.
Macdonald Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 139 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $119K.
Macdonald Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Macdonald Foundation is headquartered in WAUSAU, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Macdonald | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Macdonald | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Macdonald | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
139
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paulmen and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need | Wausau, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyTo help preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs | Wausau, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Performing Arts Foundationpromote excellence in the performing arts in North Central Wisconsin | Wausau, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Rolling Hills Preparatory SchoolFOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of North Central WisconsinVarious organization donations - to enhance the quality of life in their region | Wausau, WI | $60K | 2022 |
| St Pius X St MatthiasFOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND | Downey, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Community Partners Campus IncCPC intends to lease space and provide services to other tax-exempt organizations at below-market rates, thereby building a community in which charitable, educational, medical, and social services can be more efficiently administered to our local individuals and families in need. | Wausau, WI | $50K | 2022 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health SystemHelps Children's Miracle Network Hospitals continue their mission of helping local sick and injured children | Marshfield, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club WausauSERVICES FOR YOUTH | Wausau, WI | $28K | 2022 |
| JdrfFunds research that transforms the lives of people with type 1 diabetes | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters North Central WisconsinMentoring the youth in the wausau community | Wausau, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| The Women'S Community Incspecialized services and resources to people in Wisconsin affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and unemploy | Wausau, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| Newman Catholic SchoolsSupport Education | Wausau, WI | $18K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Rogue ValleyTo provide year-round positive, fun and safe places for all youth | Grants Pass, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Neighbor'S Placehomegrown community center providing a hand up to residents of Marathon County and the surrounding communities | Wausau, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityMission of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing within our community | Weston, WI | $13K | 2022 |
| Wausau East High Schoolto help with band program | Wausau, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Keep Area Teens Safe Incyouth shelter care facility serving runaway and homeless youth as a bridge to services for kids in need | Mosinee, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Autism Society Of Central WisconsinSupport families by covering the cost of summer camps, annual conferences, various individual resources, hosting support groups, social groups, family picnics and more | Wausau, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Dc Everest School DistrictTo help with academics | Schofield, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Central Wisconsin Metals & Manufacturing Alliancesupporting the development of students in tech and industrial careers. initiatives, and partnerships with regional educational institutions and workforce development partnerships. | Stevens Point, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossPrevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Wausau Youth Baseball & SoftballHelping youth in the Wausau community | Wausau, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Ashland Emergency Food BankFood assistance | Ashland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Access Building CommunityProvide temporary shelter assistance, deposit assistance, food asst, and vital needs to those impacted by local wild fires | Medord, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| K-Tech Charities IncProvided support to the area's needy families and other non-profit orgs | Weston, WI | $5K | 2022 |
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