Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Grants are made only to those organizations located in, or serving the people of Albany City.

Other requirements

  • Grant requests for general operating support, program, project and capital support will be considered.
  • The McDonald Trust specifically serves the people of Albany, New York.

Overview

The Frederick McDonald Trust Grant, established in 1950, aims to enhance educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved populations in Albany, New York. The grant supports organizations providing general operating, program, project, and capital support exclusively for those serving Albany City. With a focus on quality and accessibility, the Trust plays a vital role in improving the lives of local residents through targeted funding initiatives.

Eligibility

Grant requests for general operating support, program, project and capital support will be considered.Grants are made only to those organizations located in, or serving the people of Albany City.The McDonald Trust specifically serves the people of Albany, New York.

What Frederick McDonald Tr UA actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
18
Total given
$165K
Median grant
$7,500
Range
$4,500–$25K
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Albany, NY.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Food Pantries for the Capital District · Albany, NY

    Unrestricted general

    $25K

  • Albany Medical College · Albany, NY

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • Equinox Inc · Albany, NY

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • Families in Need of Assistance · Albany, NY

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • Capital Area Council of Churches · Albany, NY

    Unrestricted general

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Healthcare
  • Capital

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