Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation
The Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Louisiana, including organizations working in education, animal care, the environment, health, aging services, and culture.
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,225
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,591
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $720,739
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (95% 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 Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4700 Fairfied Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 861-0774
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chimp Haven ($11K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. The remaining reported shares went to Alaska (2%), Texas (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $28K (2023) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chimp Haven Keithville, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $11,225 |
| Southfield School Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $7,500 |
| YMCA of Northwest Louisiana - BHP Billiton Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $3,500 |
| Robinson Film Center Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $3,000 |
| Shreveport Green Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $3,000 |
| Shreve Memorial Library Foundation Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,500 |
| Pet Savers Inc Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,000 |
| The Glen Retirement System Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $720,739 | $87,844 | $63,530 | $49,225 | 19 | $50,530 | $74,926 | $53,958 |
| 2024 | $696,425 | $82,320 | $55,342 | $42,500 | 19 | $45,105 | $72,083 | $47,684 |
| 2023 | $669,447 | $52,883 | $48,344 | $27,500 | 22 | $37,750 | $42,289 | $45,292 |
| 2022 | $664,908 | $23,637 | $71,096 | $48,000 | 25 | $56,333 | $12,299 | $46,812 |
| 2021 | $712,367 | $133,097 | $55,781 | $38,250 | 19 | $43,619 | $120,935 | $52,167 |
| 2020 | $635,051 | $1,555 | $54,084 | $39,250 | 18 | — | — | $43,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Chimp Haven says its mission is to provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. Southfield School describes itself as a preschool-through-eighth-grade independent school whose mission is to develop a lifelong love of learning. Shreveport Green says it works on environmental improvement and economic enhancement through public education, beautification, litter abatement, and recycling.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in older-adult housing, healthcare and services; opera and educational outreach; programs and scholarships for women; Girl Scout programs in Alaska; and support for older people to maintain independence in their homes and communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $49,225. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,225, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $11,225 to Chimp Haven, $7,500 to Southfield School, $5,000 to YMCA of Northwest Louisiana – BHP Billiton, $3,500 to Shriners Hospital for Children, and $3,000 each to Robinson Film Center and Shreveport Green. Each was listed as an unrestricted gift to a 501(c)(3) organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Betsy V Boze, Lee Gray Boze, Broox Boze, and Garret Vogel as trustees.
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betsy V. Boze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Broox Boze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Lee Gray Boze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Garret Vogel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $3K, to Betsy V Boze (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation
How much does Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation give each year?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 19 grants.
What is Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,591, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation give grants?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (14 grants).
Does Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chimp Haven ($11,225), Southfield School ($7,500) and YMCA of Northwest Louisiana - BHP Billiton ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation reported $721K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Chimp Haven says its mission is to provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Betty McDonald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1379238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Paul and Betty McDonald 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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