The Robert R Macdonald Jr
The Robert R Macdonald Jr is a private foundation based in Weldon Spring, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $340,654 to charitable organizations.
The Robert R Macdonald Jr at a glance
In short: The Robert R Macdonald Jr gave $341K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $340,654
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- Average grant
- $10,019
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $6,385,090
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert R Macdonald Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 745 Hillenkamp Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Phone: (314) 494-1367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert R Macdonald Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charles Schwab DAF Giving 360 ($81K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York and Nebraska at 24% each, followed by California at 18%, Missouri at 12%, and Indiana at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert R Macdonald Jr gives
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab DAF Giving 360 Omaha, NE | For General Operating Support | $81,418 |
| St Louis Priory School St. Louis, MO | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Orange County Orange, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| ALS Association Arlington, VA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Oc Animal Care Tustin, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Stand up for Kids Orange County CA Irvine, CA | For Generaal Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Laura's House Aliso Viejo, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,385,090 | $258,411 | $415,370 | $340,654 | 34 | $340,654 | $220,169 | $342,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert R Macdonald Jr reported a distributable amount of $342K 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 went to organizations including schools and universities, health and human-services organizations, and community organizations. For example, Orange County Rescue Mission describes its work as providing services such as guidance, counseling, job training, shelter, food, and health care; Laura’s House says it works to address domestic violence and support people and families affected by abuse; and Western Youth Services describes providing prevention and mental-health treatment services for youth and their families.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as advancing equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America), providing free ambulance service to a local community (Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance), supporting children, youth, and families (Youth in Need), and providing food and clothing to people in need (Marcy’s Project).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $340,654 through 34 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $81,418, with a median grant of $8,000.
The largest listed grants included $81,418 to Charles Schwab DAF Giving 360 for general operating support; $25,000 each to St. Louis Priory School and Notre Dame, also for general operating support; and $10,000 each to Children’s Hospital Orange County, the ALS Association, OC Animal Care, Planned Parenthood, Orange County Rescue Mission, Stand Up for Kids Orange County CA, Laura’s House, Sam Houston State University, and Western Youth Services. Other listed 2025 recipients include Texas Christian University ($10,000), Feeding America ($8,000), and Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance ($8,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alison MacDonald as president, Amy MacDonald Hacker as secretary, Mary MacDonald as vice preside, and Robert R MacDonald as treasurer.
The Robert R Macdonald Jr is led by Alison Macdonald, President on the 2025 filing; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Macdonald
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Amy Macdonald Hacker
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Mary Macdonald
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Robert R. Macdonald
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $4K, to Alison Macdonald (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert R Macdonald Jr
How much does The Robert R Macdonald Jr give each year?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr gave $341K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert R Macdonald Jr's typical grant size?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,019, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert R Macdonald Jr give grants?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (24%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), St Charles, MO (4 grants), St. Louis, MO (3 grants) and Tustin, CA (2 grants).
Does The Robert R Macdonald Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert R Macdonald Jr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert R Macdonald Jr's largest grantees?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Charles Schwab DAF Giving 360 ($81,418), St Louis Priory School ($25,000) and Notre Dame ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert R Macdonald Jr?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $341K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (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 The Robert R Macdonald Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, health and human-services organizations, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert R Macdonald Jr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 The Robert R Macdonald Jr's EIN?
The Robert R Macdonald Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6422730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does The Robert R Macdonald Jr 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Robert R Macdonald Jr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robert-r-macdonald-jr-morg_23cb39a5583842f98d86c5c2db6de70b
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