Dr John T Macdonald Foundation Inc
The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Established in 1960 and operating as a grant-making institution since 1992, the foundation focuses on healthcare funding and medical advancement in the Miami-Dade County community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.9M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+22.1% YoY
Grant Count
55
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to "provide funding for programs and projects designed to improve, preserve or restore the health and healthcare of the people of Miami-Dade County," with priority given to projects in the Coral Gables community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Healthcare programs and initiatives
- Medical research and cutting-edge medical advances
- Nursing and medical scholarships
- Community-based health organizations
- University-based medical research programs
Grantmaking
The foundation has awarded grants to over 300 community-based organizations, including support for dental clinics, library restoration projects, and prevention programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Miami-Dade County, Florida, with priority given to projects in the Coral Gables community.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $25,877,992
- Total Revenue: $1,330,320
- Total Expenses: $1,780,477
- Net Assets: $25,404,385
Historical Giving:
- Total grants and scholarships awarded since 1992: $52,115,886 across 597 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,877,992 | $24,565,951 | $22,025,424 |
| Revenue | $1,330,320 | $1,600,463 | $541,203 |
| Expenses | $1,780,477 | $1,501,735 | $968,071 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,670,975 | $1,406,347 | $747,409 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,232,088 | $1,461,743 | $391,599 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,250,168 | $1,131,713 | $1,132,559 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dr John T Macdonald Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Edward Smith - Managing Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN EDWARD SMITH | MANAGING DIR | 40 | $112,140 |
| ALDO C BUSOT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANA L VICIANA-SHENKIN MD MBA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOE A REYES CPA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GARY W DIX CPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK E HASTY IV MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| R RODNEY HOWELL MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER MEKRAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN C NORDT III MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH ANNE OUELLETTE MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN S PABALAN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| R LATANAE PARKER JR MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEAN H ROLLER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA L RUSSO ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET C STARNER CFP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary as a grant-making organization in 2022. Recent grant activity has included support for healthcare organizations during the pandemic, with funding directed toward personal protective equipment, sanitization supplies, and operational expenses for community health clinics.
MacDonald Foundation grant supports library restorationThe foundation continues to accept funding requests and maintains active grant opportunities for qualified organizations serving Miami-Dade County.
MacDonald Foundation grant supports library restorationData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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