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Macdonald-Peterson Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Wm Nathan Cabaniss. It holds total assets of $13.6M. Annual income is reported at $8.9M. Total assets have grown from $8.1M in 2011 to $13.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, Oregon, New York. According to available records, Macdonald-Peterson Foundation has made 149 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $470K and $490K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $490K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $65K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, California, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 38 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-Peterson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 149 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, CA.
Macdonald-Peterson Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 149 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $65K.
Macdonald-Peterson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Macdonald-Peterson Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick Nicholas Peterson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erik G Peterson | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William T Miller | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana Macdonald Moore | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathirene Zoe Peterson White | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristin Marie Clarke | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
149
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal ChurchGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Drusilla Huffmaster Anderson Prize In MusicGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| New York Public LibraryGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Stanislaus Family Justice CenterGENERAL FUND | Modesto, CA | $27K | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show And RodeoGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| St Martin'S Episcopal ChurchOPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Billy Defrank Lesbian & Gay Community CenterGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Enloe Hospital FoundationGENERAL FUND | Chico, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Out Of EqualityGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Naumberg Orchesta ConcertsGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| South Chico Community Assistance CenterGENERAL FUND | Chicago, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Joe'S Place MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Grants Pass, OR | $11K | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope MissionGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Citymeals On WheelsGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Committee For Skeptical InquiryGENERAL FUND | Amherst, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HummanityGENERAL FUND | Americus, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Illinois Valley Safe House Domestic AbuseGENERAL FUND | Cave Junction, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| National Right To Work Legal Defense And EducationGENERAL FUND | Springfield, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nest Project In GeorgetownGENERAL FUND | Georgetown, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Own Your Own Universe CommunityGENERAL FUND | San Marcos, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Reason FoundationGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| South Beach Program Of Ny Public LibraryGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Reaching Our CommunityGENERAL FUND | Grants Pass, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityGENERAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| St Francis Episcopal ChurchGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| 100 Club Of HoustonGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Theatre Under The StarsGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Barnstormers TheatreGENERAL FUND | Grants Pass, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| American WhitewaterGENERAL FUND | Cullowhee, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Bread For The World InstituteGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Wqxr RadioGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jo Co Spay And Neuter FundGENERAL FUND | Grants Pass, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of OregonGENERAL FUND | Grants Pass, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Cavalier Rescue CoalitionGENERAL FUND | Maidens, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hour Children Mental Health ProgramGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Remote Area ClinicGENERAL FUND | Rockford, TN | $13K | 2022 |