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The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Colorado, and Montana, having distributed a total of $41.7K across 28 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEALS ON WHEELS
$68K
16%
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE INC
$42.6K
10%

THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$38K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Montana. 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 ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $42 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MEALS ON WHEELS, CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE INC, and THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE ROD N MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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