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Paul and Betty Mcdonald Foundation

EIN 72-1379238 · LA · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in LA, TX, AK +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Paul and Betty Mcdonald Foundation based in LA paid 19 grants totaling $49.2K to 19 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $11.2K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included CHIMP HAVEN, SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL, and YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA - BHP BILLITON. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$720,739
Giving (latest yr)
$49,225
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
19
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chimp Haven$11,225
  • Southfield School$7,500
  • YMCA of Northwest Louisiana - Bhp Billiton$5,000
  • Shriners Hospital for Children$3,500
  • Robinson Film Center$3,000

Where grants went

  • Louisiana$46,725 · 16 grants
  • Texas$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Alaska$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Chimp Haven
Keithville, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$11,225
Southfield School
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$7,500
YMCA of Northwest Louisiana - Bhp Billiton
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$5,000
Shriners Hospital for Children
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$3,500
Shreveport Green
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$3,000
Robinson Film Center
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$3,000
Shreve Memorial Library Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$2,500
The Community Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$2,000
The Glen Retirement System
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$2,000
Pet Savers Inc
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$2,000
Uss Kidd Veterans Memorial
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$1,000
Delta Delta Delta Foundation
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Gift to 501(C)(3) Organization
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Paul and Betty Mcdonald 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, Paul and Betty Mcdonald Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $49.2K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $11.2K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include CHIMP HAVEN, SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL, YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA - BHP BILLITON, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Paul and Betty Mcdonald Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Paul and Betty Mcdonald 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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