Diane J and Robert a McDonald
Diane J and Robert a McDonald is a private foundation based in Windermere, Florida. Its primary charitable activity is distributing grants to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations that qualify as public charities.
Diane J and Robert a McDonald at a glance
In short: Diane J and Robert a McDonald gave $886K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $886,000
- -43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,440
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $13,887,391
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diane J and Robert a McDonald
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5378 Isleworth Country Club, Windmere, FL 34786
Phone: (513) 241-3111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diane J and Robert a McDonald funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($600K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 129 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio organizations received 79% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (8%), Florida (6%), New York (5%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diane J and Robert a McDonald open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $886K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $600,000 |
| Horizon Community Church Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Crossline Community Church Winter Garden, FL | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Orlando, FL | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| The White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation Washington, DC | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Ford Theater Washington, DC | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Lindner Center of Hope Mason, OH | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| West Point Assoc of Graduates West Point, NY | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| South Hills Bible Chapel McMurray, PA | Project/Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 82-3302288.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,887,391 | $1,927,479 | $1,013,292 | $886,000 | 25 | $888,000 | $1,829,472 | $772,412 |
| 2024 | $12,973,204 | $1,839,072 | $1,651,691 | $1,555,500 | 27 | $1,559,494 | $1,670,927 | $741,637 |
| 2023 | $12,785,823 | $1,114,791 | $547,419 | $458,500 | 28 | $462,655 | $860,405 | $643,840 |
| 2022 | $12,218,451 | $451,856 | $719,691 | $645,250 | 28 | $646,475 | $170,856 | $638,394 |
| 2021 | $12,486,286 | $3,639,347 | $380,624 | $191,250 | 21 | $193,903 | $2,033,020 | $550,282 |
| 2020 | $9,227,563 | $6,637,809 | $256,122 | $220,250 | 17 | — | $4,540,894 | $230,249 |
| 2019 | $2,845,876 | $1,093,329 | $213,841 | $195,000 | 21 | — | $754,890 | $110,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane J and Robert a McDonald reported a distributable amount of $772K 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 states that its primary charitable activity is distributing charitable grants to public charities. Its 2025 grants included $600,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, whose mission is “to seek and share inspiration,” and $25,000 to Crossline Community Church. Crossline describes its mission as serving and teaching God’s word to help families live healthy, productive lives following the teachings of Jesus.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $886,000 through 25 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Other recent totals were $1,555,500 through 27 grants in 2024 and $458,500 through 28 grants in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $600,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; $50,000 to Horizon Community Church; $25,000 each to Crossline Community Church, Dr Phillips Center for the Performing, and the White House Historical Association; and $20,000 each to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Ford Theater, Lindner Center of Hope, and West Point Association of Graduates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert McDonald and Diane McDonald as directors.
Diane J and Robert a McDonald's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane McDonald
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert McDonald
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Diane J and Robert a McDonald
How much does Diane J and Robert a McDonald give each year?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald gave $886K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 27 grants.
What is Diane J and Robert a McDonald's typical grant size?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $35,440, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diane J and Robert a McDonald that year got $13K on average.
Where does Diane J and Robert a McDonald give grants?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and West Point, NY (2 grants).
Does Diane J and Robert a McDonald give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Diane J and Robert a McDonald's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (25 grants).
Who are Diane J and Robert a McDonald's largest grantees?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($600,000), Horizon Community Church ($50,000) and Crossline Community Church ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Diane J and Robert a McDonald?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $888K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $772K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Diane J and Robert a McDonald fund?
The foundation states that its primary charitable activity is distributing charitable grants to public charities. Its 2025 grants included $600,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, whose mission is “to seek and share inspiration,” and $25,000 to Crossline Community Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diane J and Robert a McDonald?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Diane J and Robert a McDonald's EIN?
Diane J and Robert a McDonald's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3302288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Diane J and Robert a McDonald accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Diane J and Robert a McDonald funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/diane-j-and-robert-a-mcdonald-morg_26310a49787e414bb4663f0039627f34
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