Macdonald Family Foundation
The Macdonald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. It reported making 18 grants totaling $48,000 in 2026, primarily to organizations in New Hampshire.
Macdonald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Macdonald Family Foundation gave $48K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New Hampshire. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $48,000
- -18.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,667
- -23.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,152,133
- +5.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Macdonald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532, Pennington, NJ 08534-0691
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Macdonald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lydia's House of Hope ($6K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed New Hampshire recipients are located in communities including Somersworth, Portsmouth, Stratham, Manchester, Dover, Hillsborough, Farmington, Exeter, Rochester, and Durham.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Macdonald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $59K (2025). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lydia's House of Hope Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Gather for a Hunger Free Community Portsmouth, NH | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Stratham SPCA Stratham, NH | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Mental Health Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| CASA of New Hampshire Manchester, NH | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society Dover, NH | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Waypoint Manchester, NH | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Prescott Arts Festival Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Farmsteads of New England Hillsborough, NH | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,152,133 | $126,411 | $70,366 | $48,000 | 18 | $56,338 | $112,623 | $79,429 |
| 2025 | $1,096,083 | $83,618 | $82,229 | $59,000 | 17 | $66,621 | $70,729 | $59,097 |
| 2024 | $1,093,074 | $143,460 | $69,738 | $52,500 | 17 | $62,406 | $135,938 | $65,049 |
| 2023 | $1,019,486 | $45,135 | $70,781 | $53,250 | 17 | $62,605 | $37,547 | $62,140 |
| 2022 | $1,044,991 | $287,683 | $70,284 | $49,750 | 19 | $60,241 | $78,734 | $66,390 |
| 2021 | $987,190 | $118,482 | $61,280 | $44,750 | 15 | — | $108,375 | $55,726 |
| 2020 | $932,854 | $49,864 | $62,760 | $39,450 | 13 | — | $42,226 | $53,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macdonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Portsmouth Music & Arts Center describes its mission as building community through arts education and creative opportunities. Pope Memorial Humane Society says it provides animal care and shelter while educating the community about animal welfare. Farmsteads of New England describes providing day and residential services in inclusive farm communities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Other 2026 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes addressing children’s weekend hunger, providing shelter to families, supporting pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder and their children, and creating social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $48,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2026 grants were $6,000 to Lydia’s House of Hope; $5,000 each to Gather for a Hunger Free Community, Stratham SPCA, and Portsmouth Music & Arts Center; and $3,000 each to Seacoast Mental Health, CASA of New Hampshire, and Pope Memorial Humane Society. Most listed grants were designated for unrestricted general or general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America N.A., Eric J. MacDonald, and Deanna L. MacDonald as co-trustees.
Macdonald Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $21K (2026)
Deanna L. Macdonald
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Macdonald
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $21K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Macdonald Family Foundation
How much does Macdonald Family Foundation give each year?
Macdonald Family Foundation gave $48K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $59K across 17 grants.
What is Macdonald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Macdonald Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,667, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Macdonald Family Foundation give grants?
Macdonald Family Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portsmouth, NH (7 grants), Stratham, NH (3 grants), Somersworth, NH (2 grants) and Manchester, NH (2 grants).
Does Macdonald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Macdonald Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Macdonald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Macdonald Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Lydia's House of Hope ($6,000), Gather for a Hunger Free Community ($5,000) and Stratham SPCA ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Macdonald Family Foundation?
Macdonald Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 Macdonald Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Portsmouth Music & Arts Center describes its mission as building community through arts education and creative opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Macdonald Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Macdonald Family Foundation's EIN?
Macdonald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3742392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Macdonald 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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