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Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2010 to $6.7M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust has made 91 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $270K in 2020 to $355K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $656K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $35K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 15 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.
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.6M across 91 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $35K.
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce C Arendale | TRUSTEE | $153K | $0 | $153K |
Total Giving
$747K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$9.1M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$355K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$536K
Distribution Amount
$423K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope And Healing CenterUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Re MindUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Menninger ClinicUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Archway AcademyUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Bo'S PlaceUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| El Centro De CorazonUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Counseling Connections For ChangeUNRESTRICTED | Pearland, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Council On RecoveryUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Memorial Hermann Behavioral Health ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Open Door MissionUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston Recovery CenterUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Teen And Family ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Greater HoustonUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Brookwood CommunityUNRESTRICTED | Brookshire, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Soleana StablesUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Devereaux TexasUNRESTRICTED | League City, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundatioUnrestricted | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Bos PlaceUnrestricted | Houston, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Passages IncUnrestricted | Houston, TX | $13K | 2022 |
| Devereux TexasUnrestricted | League City, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationUnrestricted | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |