Macdonald Foundation

EIN 33-6269762 · WI · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in WI, CA, MD +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Macdonald Foundation based in WI paid 45 grants totaling $690.5K to 45 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $67.8K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, ST PIUS X ST MATTHIAS, and ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,289,630
Giving (latest yr)
$690,450
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
45
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
45
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin$67,750
  • St Pius X St Matthias$57,500
  • Aspirus Health Foundation$50,000
  • Marshfiled Clinic Health System Foundation$50,000
  • Wausau & Marathon County Parks Recreation & Forestry Department$40,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$581,950 · 37 grants
  • California$64,500 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$25,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Utah$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Idaho$4,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (45)

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Wausau, WI
Various Organization Donations - to Enhance the Quality of Life IN Their Region
$67,750
St Pius X St Matthias
Downey, CA
For Scholarship Fund and the School's Annual Fund
$57,500
Aspirus Health Foundation
Wausau, WI
Support Aspirus Health and Its Mission to Heal People, Promote Health and Strengthen Communities
$50,000
Marshfiled Clinic Health System Foundation
Marshfield, WI
Helps Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Continue Their Mission of Helping Local Sick and Injured Children
$50,000
Wausau & Marathon County Parks Recreation & Forestry Department
Wausau, WI
To Help the Turf Project at Athletic Park
$40,000
Boys & Girls Club of Wausau
Wausau, WI
Services for Youth
$30,000
The Neighbor's Place
Wausau, WI
Homegrown Community Center Providing a Hand Up to Residents of Marathon County and the Surrounding Communities
$28,500
The Women's Community
Wausau, WI
General Support
$27,500
Bridge Street Mission
Wausau, WI
Providing Quality Meals and Safe Shelter for Those IN Our Community
$25,000
Breakthrough T1d
Hagerstown, MD
General Support
$25,000
Performing Arts Foundation
Wausau, WI
Promote Excellence IN the Performing Arts IN North Central Wisconsin
$25,000
Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership
Wausau, WI
General Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Macdonald Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Macdonald Foundation reported 45 itemized grants totaling $690.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $67.8K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, ST PIUS X ST MATTHIAS, ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION, among 45 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Macdonald Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Macdonald Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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