John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. It made 40 grants totaling $150,045 in 2024, supporting organizations including universities, health and human-services nonprofits, churches, and cultural institutions.
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc gave $150K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,045
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,751
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $3,519,592
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc
- 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: 8025 Maryland Ave 14D, Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 727-8025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington University ($16K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 212 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri recipients received 74% of grant dollars. North Carolina, Washington, DC, and Georgia each received 7%, and Texas recipients received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2022) to $213K (2019). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $16,045 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The International Foundation Washington, DC | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Sts Clare Francis ECC Church Webster Groves, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Lawrenceville, GA | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation Webster Groves, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ready Readers St. Louis, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Casa de Salud St. Louis, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Greentree Community Church Kirkwood, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,519,592 | $217,772 | $194,768 | $150,045 | 40 | $150,045 | $153,705 | $185,567 |
| 2023 | $3,483,384 | $23,309 | $225,836 | $180,384 | 41 | $180,384 | $25,043 | $167,666 |
| 2022 | $3,677,854 | $34,047 | $190,692 | $112,554 | 33 | $112,554 | $94,467 | $173,243 |
| 2021 | $3,831,178 | $2,358,926 | $163,079 | $158,300 | 48 | $158,300 | $2,354,179 | $167,458 |
| 2020 | $1,638,964 | $206,116 | $202,300 | $197,150 | 50 | — | $141,306 | $172,769 |
| 2019 | $1,572,630 | $286,685 | $216,550 | $212,700 | 50 | — | $286,685 | $174,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, Casa de Salud describes its work as delivering clinical and mental-health services to uninsured and underinsured patients, with a focus on new immigrants and refugees. Ready Readers says it expands literacy for young children in low-income communities, while the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation describes its mission as addressing the needs of heart families and transforming pediatric heart care. Other 2024 grantees include universities, a park-support organization, and an art museum foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $150,045. Grants ranged from $100 to $16,045, with a median of $2,250. The largest awards included $16,045 to Washington University and $10,000 each to Wake Forest University, The International Foundation, Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation, Sts Clare Francis ECC Church, Reformed University Fellowship, and the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Ready Readers, Casa de Salud, Greentree Community Church, Central Presbyterian Church, and Allegro Organizational Solutions In.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen S MacDonough, John N MacDonough, Michael W Grebe, and Stephen J MacDonough as trustees.
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen J MacDonough
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2024)
John N MacDonough
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen S MacDonough
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael W Grebe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Stephen J MacDonough (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc
How much does John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc give each year?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc gave $150K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 41 grants.
What is John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,751, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc give grants?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (7%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (20 grants), Webster Groves, MO (5 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants).
Who are John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Washington University ($16,045), Wake Forest University ($10,000) and The International Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, Casa de Salud describes its work as delivering clinical and mental-health services to uninsured and underinsured patients, with a focus on new immigrants and refugees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc?
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 John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's EIN?
John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1924028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does John N & Kathleen S MacDonough 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John N & Kathleen S MacDonough Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-n-and-kathleen-s-macdonough-foundation-inc-morg_ad7921345a864eceafcd778ecf2aaded
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