The A McDonald Family Foundation
The A McDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10K in total assets. Net investment income was $84.
The A McDonald Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,721
- +0.9% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $84
- +833.3% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $84
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The A McDonald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The A McDonald Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 783% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $110K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham RE No Excuses Charitable Fund Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,721 | $84 | — | — | — | — | $84 | $476 |
| 2022 | $9,637 | $9 | $6,300 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,650 | — | $722 |
| 2021 | $15,928 | $100,046 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $7 | $1,193 |
| 2020 | $15,882 | $100,060 | $111,350 | $110,000 | 2 | — | — | $1,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The A McDonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $476 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The A McDonald Family Foundation is led by John L McDonald, Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John L McDonald
Director President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M Jonas
Director Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara S McDonald
Director Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The A McDonald Family Foundation
How large is The A McDonald Family Foundation?
The A McDonald Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $84.
Where does The A McDonald Family Foundation operate?
The A McDonald Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
How much is The A McDonald Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The A McDonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $476 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The A McDonald Family Foundation's EIN?
The A McDonald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1148087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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