The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, public media, animal welfare, food assistance, and civil liberties.
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation gave $53K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,900
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,306
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,050
- Total assets
- $628,902
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (46% 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 The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4593, Greenwood Village, CO 80155
Phone: (303) 777-4044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eisenhower Medical Ctr Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (46%), Maryland (19%), and Colorado (15%). Recipients in North Carolina and Montana each received 6% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% 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 $24K (2023) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Medical Ctr Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| NPR Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $8,800 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Polar Bears Intl Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fdn for Individual Rights Expression Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels Littleton, CO | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Colby's Crew Charlottesville, VA | Chartiable | $2,000 |
| Brother Wolf Asheville, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $628,902 | $36,155 | $60,541 | $52,900 | 16 | $54,607 | $30,221 | $41,130 |
| 2024 | $653,288 | $32,365 | $46,095 | $41,700 | 13 | $41,700 | $27,970 | $38,241 |
| 2023 | $667,018 | $29,595 | $30,621 | $23,900 | 14 | $24,693 | $23,667 | $36,752 |
| 2022 | $664,387 | $16,508 | $49,695 | $43,000 | 16 | $43,690 | $21,520 | $38,767 |
| 2021 | $696,797 | $38,467 | $47,029 | $45,550 | 13 | — | $38,358 | $41,369 |
| 2020 | $710,918 | $32,147 | $46,047 | $38,500 | 14 | — | $27,255 | $38,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 charitable organizations. For example, Canine Companions for Independence says it provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. Nourish Meals on Wheels says it provides nutritious meals and services promoting dignity, well-being, and independence for seniors and others in South Metro Denver. MANNA FoodBank describes its mission as working to end hunger in Western North Carolina, and Desert Community Foundation says it encourages and facilitates charitable giving in desert communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $52,900. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,050. Among the largest awards were $15,000 to Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation, $8,800 to NPR, $5,000 each to Canine Companions for Independence and Wild Animal Sanctuary, and $3,000 to Polar Bears International.
Other reported 2025 grants included $2,500 to Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and to The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens; $2,100 to Nourish Meals on Wheels; $2,000 to Colby’s Crew; and $1,500 each to Brother Wolf, Desert Community Foundation, and MANNA Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roderick N. McDonald as president and Janice M. McDonald as secretary/treasurer.
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation is led by Roderick N. McDonald, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roderick N. McDonald
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice M. McDonald
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation
How much does The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation give each year?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation gave $53K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,050, and its average grant was $3,306, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation give grants?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants), Palm Desert, CA (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Eisenhower Medical Ctr Foundation ($15,000), NPR ($8,800) and Canine Companions for Independence ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation reported $629K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Canine Companions for Independence says it provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1443222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rod N McDonald 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
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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 August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rod N McDonald Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rod-n-mcdonald-family-foundation-morg_bc00e3b12c4842719227026bbf83ca22
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