The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
Wausau, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
33-6269762
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $695K in grants to 63 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
San Pedro, CA
$749.7K
12%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC
Wausau, WI
$582.8K
9%
MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Marshfield, WI
$300K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald?
No. The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald give?
The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, California, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald make each year?
In 2024, The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $695 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald fund recently?
In 2024, The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC, and MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald?
The Macdonald Foundation C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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