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John and Linda Macdonald Foundation

La Quinta, California  ·  EIN 464310945  ·  Private foundation

John and Linda Macdonald Foundation is a private foundation based in La Quinta, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $800K in grants paid and $13.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 97 individual grants from this funder — $4.1M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$800K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.1M
Total assets
97
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John and Linda Macdonald Foundation funds

John and Linda Macdonald Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, financial empowerment, food & agriculture, and related causes.

EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, men boys, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesmen boysveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John and Linda Macdonald Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Eisenhower Health Foundation
THE EISENHOWER HEALTH FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT EISENHOWER HEALTH, A NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR WORLD-C
Rancho Mirage, CA$265K2024
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PROVIDER OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. THE SKILLED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DEDICATED TO OF
New York, NY$100K2024
Michael J Fox Foundation
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO E
New York, NY$100K2024
Seeds of Peace
SEEDS OF PEACE AIMS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF ITS GRADUATES. AS SUCH, SEEDS OF PEACE PUTS FORWARD THE CHARTER ON UPROOTING HATRED AND TERROR,
New York, NY$100K2024
Seeds of Peace
SEEDS OF PEACE AIMS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF ITS GRADUATES. AS SUCH, SEEDS OF PEACE PUTS FORWARD THE CHARTER ON UPROOTING HATRED AND TERROR,
New York, NY$100K2022
Michael J Fox Foundation
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO E
New York, NY$100K2022
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PROVIDER OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. THE SKILLED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DEDICATED TO OF
New York, NY$100K2022
Seeds of Peace
SEEDS OF PEACE AIMS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF ITS GRADUATES. AS SUCH, SEEDS OF PEACE PUTS FORWARD THE CHARTER ON UPROOTING HATRED AND TERROR,
New York, NY$100K2020
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PROVIDER OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. THE SKILLED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DEDICATED TO OF
New York, NY$100K2020
Michael J Fox Foundation
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO E
New York, NY$100K2020
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
THE MISSION OF THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION IS TO CURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH THE DISEASE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD
Bethesda, MD$100K2020
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PROVIDER OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. THE SKILLED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DEDICATED TO OF
New York, NY$100K2019
Michael J Fox Foundation
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO E
New York, NY$100K2019
Michael J Fox Foundation
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO E
New York, NY$100K2023
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PROVIDER OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. THE SKILLED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DEDICATED TO OF
New York, NY$100K2023

John and Linda Macdonald Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$710K
2020$800K
2022$740K
2023$745K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from John and Linda Macdonald Foundation

John and Linda Macdonald Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about John and Linda Macdonald Foundation

Does John and Linda Macdonald Foundation accept grant applications?
John and Linda Macdonald Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does John and Linda Macdonald Foundation fund?
John and Linda Macdonald Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Eisenhower Health Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Michael J Fox Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John and Linda Macdonald Foundation give in grants?
John and Linda Macdonald Foundation reported $800K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 97 grants.
Where is John and Linda Macdonald Foundation located?
John and Linda Macdonald Foundation is based in La Quinta, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464310945.
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About this profile. This page is built from John and Linda Macdonald Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John and Linda Macdonald Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.