Edmac Foundation Inc
Edmac Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsford, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 29 grants totaling $18,000 to organizations in several states.
Edmac Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edmac Foundation Inc gave $18K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $620.69), top state New York. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $621
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $140,852
- -10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% 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 Edmac Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 Sullys Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 430-7750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmac Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moma ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), Illinois (25%), Arizona (25%), the District of Columbia (6%), and Rhode Island (3%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edmac Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $604; repeat grants $637. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moma New York, NY | General Donation | $1,500 |
| United Way of Rochester Rochester, NY | General Donation | $1,425 |
| The Art Institue of Chicago Chicago, IL | Donation on behalfof Foundation | $1,100 |
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | 1156 15th St NW | $1,000 |
| Journeys The Road Home Palatine, IL | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ | General Donation | $1,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Tohono Chul Tucson, AZ | General Donation | $750 |
| Casa de los Ninos Tucson, AZ | General Donation | $750 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | General Donation | $750 |
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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 | $140,852 | $7,832 | $22,185 | $18,000 | 29 | $18,000 | $13,355 | $7,154 |
| 2024 | $157,206 | $6,658 | $15,333 | $12,000 | 18 | $12,000 | $12,022 | $7,361 |
| 2023 | $148,515 | $5,105 | $15,406 | $12,000 | 20 | $12,000 | $5,091 | $7,379 |
| 2022 | $128,475 | $6,734 | $15,644 | $12,000 | 20 | $12,000 | $8,833 | $8,254 |
| 2021 | $133,242 | $6,325 | $14,452 | $11,000 | 13 | — | $9,782 | $8,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmac Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including higher education, arts and culture, environmental education, child and family well-being, housing services, and animal welfare. These describe the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, St. Lawrence University describes its work as preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers. Tucson Botanical Gardens says it connects people with plants and nature through art, science, history, and culture; the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum says it fosters understanding of the Sonoran Desert. Casa de los Niños describes its mission as promoting child well-being and family stability, while Sarah’s Circle provides housing and supportive services to help women end homelessness. Second City Canine Rescue says it promotes animal welfare and places animals in permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $18,000. Grants ranged from $125 to $1,500, with a median of $500. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $12,000; in 2023, it reported 20 grants totaling $12,000.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $1,500 to MOMA, $1,425 to United Way of Rochester, $1,100 to the Art Institute of Chicago, and $1,000 each to American Battlefield Trust, Journeys The Road Home, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and St. Lawrence University. Other recipients included Tohono Chul, Casa de los Niños, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, each receiving $750; WXXI, which received $650; and Sarah’s Circle, which received $600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David K McDonald as President, Edward B McDonald as Treasurer, Craig McDonald as Vice President, and Jeffrey McDonald as Secretary.
Edmac Foundation Inc is led by David K McDonald, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David K McDonald
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig McDonald
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward B McDonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey McDonald
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Edmac Foundation Inc
How much does Edmac Foundation Inc give each year?
Edmac Foundation Inc gave $18K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 18 grants.
What is Edmac Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edmac Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $621, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edmac Foundation Inc that year got $604 on average.
Where does Edmac Foundation Inc give grants?
Edmac Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Arizona (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (7 grants), Tucson, AZ (7 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Palatine, IL (3 grants).
Does Edmac Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Edmac Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edmac Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edmac Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Moma ($1,500), United Way of Rochester ($1,425) and The Art Institue of Chicago ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edmac Foundation Inc?
Edmac Foundation Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edmac Foundation Inc fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including higher education, arts and culture, environmental education, child and family well-being, housing services, and animal welfare. These describe the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmac Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Edmac Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edmac Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1595406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Edmac Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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