DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-1968656
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The David R. MacDonald Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $106K in grants to five selected grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities are available by invitation only. 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
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
WELLESLEY, MA
$162.9K
23%

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
$109.9K
16%
LOCRIAN CHAMBER PLAYERS INC
Ossining, NY
$96.4K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY?
No. DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY give?
DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY make each year?
In 2024, DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $106 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY fund recently?
In 2024, DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include WELLESLEY COLLEGE, Cornell University, and LOCRIAN CHAMBER PLAYERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY?
DAVID R MACDONALD FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA DOOLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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