Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
The Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon, established in 1970 by Maybelle Clark Macdonald and her husband, Fred Macdonald. It supports preselected nonprofit organizations, with a focus on Oregon community needs and helping organizations sustain programs and services by increasing their fundraising capacity.
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund at a glance
In short: Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund gave $7.2M across 165 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Oregon. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,210,725
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 165
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,701
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $129,267,141
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (49 of 165, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (91% 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 Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The fund does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Before submitting a letter of inquiry, an organization must already have sponsorship from a board member. The fund says it does not assign board members or provide their contact information.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists a fall cycle with letters of inquiry due August 15 and full applications due October 15, and a spring cycle with letters of inquiry due February 15 and full applications due April 15. As of October 2, 2026, the listed fall letter-of-inquiry deadline has passed. The website also lists notification dates of September 15 for fall letters of inquiry, November 30 for fall full applications, March 15 for spring letters of inquiry, and May 31 for spring full applications. Deadlines are listed as 5 p.m. Pacific time.
- Deadline
- The website lists a fall cycle with letters of inquiry due August 15 and full applications due October 15, and a…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1496, Bend, OR 97702
Phone: (541) 728-0848
Website: https://mcmfundgiving.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oregon Foundation ($367K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
769 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 549 grants of 769 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes Oregon as its community and says it supports the “good works of Oregonians.” In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 4% to Washington, and 1% each to Illinois, Texas, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 165 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 49 of 165 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.8M (2022) to $7.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 165 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Program Support | $366,950 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Capital and Program Support | $270,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington Portland, OR | Capital Campaign | $260,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation Bend, OR | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc Astoria, OR | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Idanha-Detroit Fire District Idanha, OR | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust Oregon City, OR | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Bend, OR | Capital Campaign | $212,896 |
| Albertina Kerr Centers Foundation Portland, OR | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Lava Bear Youth Sports Foundation Bend, OR | Program Support | $175,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,267,141 | $15,630,019 | $8,326,557 | $7,210,725 | 165 | $7,530,352 | $14,879,624 | $7,171,483 |
| 2024 | $121,963,679 | $2,102,572 | $8,268,357 | $7,105,595 | 164 | $7,415,215 | $2,766,036 | $6,942,379 |
| 2023 | $128,129,464 | $490,238 | $8,949,737 | $7,733,668 | 174 | $8,019,756 | $2,921,013 | $6,720,655 |
| 2022 | $136,588,963 | $11,503,848 | $7,144,793 | $5,820,862 | 135 | $6,098,556 | $10,488,250 | $7,600,010 |
| 2021 | $132,229,908 | $11,763,578 | $8,693,113 | $7,551,603 | 131 | — | $10,938,120 | $7,366,769 |
| 2020 | $129,159,443 | $3,310,489 | $7,771,400 | $6,679,387 | 160 | — | $4,890,119 | $6,932,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund reported a distributable amount of $7.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to ease hardship and improve the well-being of humanity. Its primary grantmaking objective is to support the sustainability of programs and services through increased fundraising capacity. It identifies mission compatibility, effective management, sound financial practices, board-led fundraising, and sustainability as priorities.
The fund says it supports organizations working in cultural arts, education, human services, medical services, and public benefit. Its website describes past recipients as including schools and universities, arts organizations, youth mentoring and development programs, medical institutions, and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, poverty, abuse, or addiction. The fund also notes a special interest in children and youth, including through scholarships, arts programs, summer jobs, mentoring, and support for young people who are abused, neglected, or disabled.
Examples of grantees’ work include the University of Oregon Foundation, whose stated mission is to support the University of Oregon through management of donated assets, advocacy, and facilities; Central Oregon Community College Foundation, which says it provides funds and scholarships and supports students, programs, and capital improvements; and Heart of Oregon Corps, which describes its work as empowering youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service. Other 2025 recipients include Providence Portland Medical Foundation, which says it serves all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable, and Columbia River Maritime Museum, which says it collects and interprets the maritime history, culture, and art of the Columbia River and North Pacific.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 165 grants totaling $7,210,725. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $366,950, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $366,950 to the University of Oregon Foundation for program support; $270,000 to Providence Portland Medical Foundation for capital and program support; and $260,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington for a capital campaign. The fund also awarded $250,000 each to Central Oregon Community College Foundation for a capital campaign, Columbia River Maritime Museum for a capital campaign, and Willamette Falls Trust for program support. Other large grants included $212,896 to Heart of Oregon Corps for a capital campaign, $200,000 to Albertina Kerr Centers Foundation for program support, and $175,000 to Lava Bear Youth Sports Foundation for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monique M. Sanvitale as board president; Clark C. Munro as board chairman; Maurie M. Munro as board secretary; and Clark C. Munro Jr., Warner R. Munro, Gary Branden, Gene D’Autremont, and Janeen McAninch as board directors.
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund is led by Monique M. Sanvitale, Board President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monique M. Sanvitale
Board President
President → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$166K (2021) → $201K (2025)
Clark C. Munro
Board Chairman
Chairman → Board Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Clark C. Munro Jr.
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Gary Branden
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Gene D'autremont
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Warner R. Munro
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Janeen McAninch
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurie M. Munro
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Monique M. McCleary (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $201K, to Monique M Sanvitale (Board President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
How much does Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund give each year?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund gave $7.2M across 165 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.1M across 164 grants.
What is Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's typical grant size?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,701, across 165 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund that year got $56K on average.
Where does Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund give grants?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (70 grants), Bend, OR (28 grants), Lake Oswego, OR (4 grants) and Eugene, OR (3 grants).
Does Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 165) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (80 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (21 grants).
Who are Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's largest grantees?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oregon Foundation ($366,950), Providence Portland Medical Foundation ($270,000) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington ($260,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund reported $129.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to ease hardship and improve the well-being of humanity. Its primary grantmaking objective is to support the sustainability of programs and services through increased fundraising capacity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's EIN?
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7108002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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