C and a McDonald Family Foundation
C and a McDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its sole charitable activity is making grants to exempt organizations, and its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
C and a McDonald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: C and a McDonald Family Foundation gave $615K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. 82% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $614,750
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,886
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,058,620
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C and a McDonald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8001 Quaker Ave Suite L, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 744-8617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C and a McDonald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lubbock Christian University ($300K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 30 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were based in Lubbock, except Little Sparks Preschool & ABA Therapy, which was based in Austin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C and a McDonald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $52K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2023) to $615K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $615K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | Agricultural Center | $300,000 |
| Highpoint Village Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Lubbock Roots Historic Arts Council Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Jazz Studies Lubbock, TX | Scholarships & Program Support | $50,000 |
| KLZK Lubbock Public Media Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Little Sparks Presch & ABA Therapy Austin, TX | Security System | $5,000 |
| Science Spectrum Lubbock, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Texas Girls & Boys Ranch Lubbock, TX | Equipment Needs | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,058,620 | $804,602 | $684,831 | $614,750 | 11 | $614,750 | $734,521 | $556,090 |
| 2024 | $9,938,849 | $744,005 | $639,385 | $573,750 | 12 | $573,750 | $678,370 | $530,482 |
| 2023 | $9,834,229 | $343,899 | $555,111 | $510,000 | 7 | $510,000 | $298,788 | $499,666 |
| 2022 | $10,045,441 | $10,053,036 | $7,595 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C and a McDonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $556K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university, arts and cultural organizations, public media, a museum, a science museum, and organizations providing early learning, therapy, or ranch programs.
Lubbock Christian University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community that prepares students for lives of purpose and service. The Museum of Texas Tech University’s supporting association says it helps secure resources and goodwill for the museum’s educational and building programs. Science Spectrum describes itself as a science and technology museum and hands-on exhibit center with an Omnimax theater, serving the general public within a 200-mile radius of Lubbock.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $614,750. Grant amounts ranged from $4,750 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $300,000 to Lubbock Christian University for an agricultural center; $100,000 each to HighPoint Village and Lubbock Roots Historic Arts Council for program support; and $50,000 to Texas Tech Foundation Jazz Studies for scholarships and program support. Other listed recipients included KLZK Lubbock Public Media ($25,000), Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation ($10,000), Museum of Texas Tech University ($10,000), Little Sparks Preschool & ABA Therapy ($5,000), Science Spectrum ($5,000), Texas Girls & Boys Ranch ($5,000), and Early Learning Center ($4,750).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann McDonald as president; Karen Louis McDonald and Eric McDonald as vice presidents; and Laura Stewart as secretary.
C and a McDonald Family Foundation is led by Ann McDonald, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann McDonald
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric McDonald
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Louis McDonald
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Laura McDonald Stewart
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig McDonald (2022–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about C and a McDonald Family Foundation
How much does C and a McDonald Family Foundation give each year?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation gave $615K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $574K across 12 grants.
What is C and a McDonald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $55,886, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C and a McDonald Family Foundation that year got $57K on average.
Where does C and a McDonald Family Foundation give grants?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (10 grants).
Does C and a McDonald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on C and a McDonald Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are C and a McDonald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lubbock Christian University ($300,000), Highpoint Village ($100,000) and Lubbock Roots Historic Arts Council ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C and a McDonald Family Foundation?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $615K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $556K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C and a McDonald Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university, arts and cultural organizations, public media, a museum, a science museum, and organizations providing early learning, therapy, or ranch programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C and a McDonald Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C and a McDonald Family Foundation's EIN?
C and a McDonald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3312940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does C and a McDonald Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). C and a McDonald Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-and-a-mcdonald-family-foundation-morg_e5e9fa60f6514a9590b3bde4112ba441
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