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Macdonald Family Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 954396044  ·  Private foundation

Macdonald Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.4M in annual giving against $32.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 83 grants for Macdonald Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.4M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$32.5M
Assets (FY2020)
83
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Macdonald Family Foundation funds

Macdonald Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

familiesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Santa Barbara Foundation
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Santa Barbara, CA$4.7M2025
Wine Education Council
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Dallas, TX$1.5M2020
Santa Barbara Foundation
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Santa Barbara, CA$297K2025

How to apply for funding from Macdonald Family Foundation

Macdonald Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Macdonald Family Foundation

Does Macdonald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Macdonald Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Macdonald Family Foundation fund?
Macdonald Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Santa Barbara Foundation, Wine Education Council. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Macdonald Family Foundation give in grants?
Macdonald Family Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.0M over 83 grants.
Where is Macdonald Family Foundation located?
Macdonald Family Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954396044.
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About this profile. This page is built from Macdonald Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Macdonald Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.