The MacDonald Family Foundation
The MacDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Virginia and several other states, including religious, community, and youth organizations.
The MacDonald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The MacDonald Family Foundation gave $14K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,590
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,235
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $825
- Total assets
- $48,340
- -23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (70% 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 The 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: 4316 Braeburn Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: (703) 403-1360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MacDonald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Truro Anglican Church ($6K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Other recipient states were Florida (9%), Indiana (7%), Colorado (6%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MacDonald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 392% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $11K (2023) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truro Anglican Church Fairfax, VA | General Purpose | $5,800 |
| Other Qualified Donees Fairfax, VA | General Purpose | $2,465 |
| Village of Hope and Love Culpepper, VA | General Purpose | $1,025 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Purpose | $900 |
| Marketplace Development Enterprise Carmel, IN | General Purpose | $900 |
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $825 |
| The Navigator's Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $550 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $300 |
| Modern Day Grand Prairie, TX | General Purpose | $300 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Purpose | $275 |
Ready to take the next step with The MacDonald Family Foundation?
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 | $48,340 | $12,409 | $18,102 | $13,590 | 11 | $13,590 | — | $3,470 |
| 2023 | $62,972 | $14,617 | $14,881 | $10,688 | 10 | $10,688 | — | — |
| 2022 | $63,236 | $5,529 | $21,595 | $19,293 | 17 | $19,293 | — | — |
| 2021 | $79,302 | $18,277 | $28,719 | $21,457 | 13 | — | $3,165 | — |
| 2020 | $89,744 | $-2,739 | $18,499 | $16,296 | 15 | — | $1,186 | $5,313 |
| 2019 | $110,982 | $3,984 | $18,247 | $14,926 | 18 | — | $1,606 | $5,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MacDonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Young Life describes its mission as helping adolescents around the world become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, small-group Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. The Lamb Center describes its mission as serving neighbors experiencing homelessness with the compassionate heart of Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $13,590 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,800, with a median grant of $825.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,800 to Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax, Virginia; $2,465 to Other Qualified Donees in Fairfax; $1,025 to Village of Hope and Love in Culpepper, Virginia; $900 each to Wycliffe Bible Translators and Marketplace Development Enterprise; and $825 to SIM USA. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “General Purpose.” Young Life received $300, and The Lamb Center received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doris MacDonald and Alan MacDonald as trustees.
The MacDonald Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan MacDonald
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris MacDonald
Trustee
On filings since 2019
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.
Frequently asked questions about The MacDonald Family Foundation
How much does The MacDonald Family Foundation give each year?
The MacDonald Family Foundation gave $14K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 10 grants.
What is The MacDonald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The MacDonald Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $825, and its average grant was $1,235, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The MacDonald Family Foundation give grants?
The MacDonald Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The MacDonald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The MacDonald Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MacDonald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The MacDonald Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Truro Anglican Church ($5,800), Village of Hope and Love ($1,025) and Wycliffe Bible Translators ($900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The MacDonald Family Foundation?
The MacDonald Family Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MacDonald Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 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 The MacDonald Family Foundation's EIN?
The MacDonald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4045675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The MacDonald Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The MacDonald Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Virginia
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
WaterStone supports domestic and international nonprofits, including Christian ministries and charitable and educational organizations, through donor-directed grants; eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s whose mission aligns with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,028 to $11 million, and were concentrated in Texas and Colorado. Grant recommendations come from donor-advised fund holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$746.4M
Grants
1,651
Total Given
$161.8M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) charities and Christian ministries, with grants for community needs, education, children and families, and other charitable work; its 2024 median grant was $18,250, though awards varied widely. Giving is concentrated in Tennessee, especially the Chattanooga area, with grants also reaching other states; it does not describe a general open application process—one giving circle uses member nominations, and Unidos en Compasión accepts applications by invitation.
Assets
$136.1M
Grants
567
Total Given
$36.4M
The Bolick Foundation
Conover, NC
The Bolick Foundation primarily funds Christian ministries and evangelism, as well as religious, educational, charitable, scientific, and medical programs; its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $6.67 million, with a median of $39,787. Based in North Carolina, it funded organizations across the U.S., with the largest share of 2025 grant dollars going to Missouri. It states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.1M
Grants
266
Total Given
$22.5M
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Lansdowne, VA
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation funds education programs that help exceptionally promising students with financial need, including college access, academic enrichment, and support for talented students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6 to $515,000, with a median of $7,702; it funds across the United States, with most grant dollars going to Virginia. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for current application instructions and eligibility.
Assets
$940.1M
Grants
1,419
Total Given
$25.1M
Donors Trust Inc
Alexandria, VA
Donors Trust supports charities and programs in social welfare, health, the environment, economics, governance, foreign relations, and arts and culture, with a strong emphasis on conservative and libertarian policy and education groups. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000, though awards ranged from $5,038 to $35 million, and recipients were concentrated in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New York, Texas, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests; donor-advisors recommend grants through their accounts.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
919
Total Given
$282.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The MacDonald Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The MacDonald Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?