Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation

EIN 36-3458711 Β· AZ

Typical grant ~$115K Funds in AZ, NE, WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation based in AZ paid 21 grants totaling $2.7M to 21 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $30.4K to $610K, with a median of $115K. Its largest recipients included REID PARK ZOO, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION-STEELE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH CENTER, and BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$30,023,260
Giving (latest yr)
$2,733,301
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$115K
Recipients
21
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Reid Park Zoo$610,000
  • University of Arizona Foundation-steele Children's Research Center$191,222
  • Bellevue University$183,900
  • Children's Museum Tucson Inc$152,925
  • Tu Nidito$152,925

Where grants went

  • Arizona$2,159,511 Β· 15 grants
  • Nebraska$458,790 Β· 5 grants
  • Washington$115,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

Reid Park Zoo
Tucson, AZ
Educational Programming & Equipment
$610,000
University of Arizona Foundation-steele Children's Research Center
Tucson, AZ
Research Center
$191,222
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation 2024 Natural Sciences Equipment
$183,900
University of Arizona Foundation-flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Tucson, AZ
K12 Field Trips & New Astonomy Exhibit
$152,925
Tu Nidito
Tucson, AZ
Tu Nidito's Continuum of Breavement Support Services
$152,925
Children's Museum Tucson Inc
Tucson, AZ
2025 Programming & Exhibit Updates
$152,925
Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
More Than Meals
$150,000
Southern Arizona Aids Foundation
Tucson, AZ
Saaf Complementary Therapies Programs
$150,000
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
Tucson, AZ
Lay Legal Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors 2025
$135,000
Mosaic
Omaha, NE
Renovations for Home Carmel IN Axtell
$130,180
Nortwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Shoreline, WA
Classroom Supplies & Equipment for Deaf and Hard-or Hearing Students
$115,000
Western National Parks Association
Tucson, AZ
Connecting Youth & Families to Arizona National Parks
$91,600

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $2.7M. Individual grants ranged from $30.4K to $610K (median $115K).

Recent recipients include REID PARK ZOO, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION-STEELE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH CENTER, BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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