Dr John T Macdonald Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCoral Gables, Florida · EIN 59-0818918 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$28.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR JOHN T MACDONALD ATTN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1550 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES FL 33146 |
| Phone | 3056676017 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT FOUNDATION FOR APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | CONTACT FOUNDATION FOR DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND NATIONAL PROJECTS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN FUNDING LEAVING DADE COUNTY, FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORT OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES OR CAMPAIGNS, PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE A RELIGIOUS FAITH, DIRECT SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHER GRANT-MAKING FOUNDATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | School health initiative | $750,000 |
| Open Door Health Center | Homestead, FL | To promote healthcare | $25,000 |
| Open Door Health Center | Homestead, FL | To promote healthcare | $25,000 |
| Barry University School of Nursing | Miami Shores, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Fiu School of Nursing | Miami, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Miami Dade College Sch of Nursing | Miami, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Stu School of Nursing | Miami Gardens, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Um School of Nursing | Miami, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Um School of Medicine | Miami, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Um School of Medicine | Miami, FL | Medical/Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Universal Heritage Institute | Miami Gardens, FL | To promote healthcare | $17,500 |
| Universal Heritage Institute | Miami Gardens, FL | To promote healthcare | $17,500 |
| 305 Pink Pack Inc | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| A Chance for Therapy Inc | Key Biscayne, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Care Elementary School | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Coral Gables Women's Club | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| South Florida Autism Center | Hialeah, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| A Chance for Therapy Inc | Key Biscayne, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Coral Gables Women's Club | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| South Florida Autism Center | Hialeah, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Ssj Health Foundation | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Vet Info Inc | Doral, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Casa Familia Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Hearing Research Institute | South Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | Lake Park, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| 305 Pink Pack Inc | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Center for Haitian Studies | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Hearing Research Institute | South Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Miami Children's Museum Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | Lake Park, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To promote healthcare | $11,000 |
| Church World Services | Doral, FL | To promote healthcare | $10,000 |
| His Hands and Feet Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $10,000 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To promote healthcare | $10,000 |
| The Victory Center | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $7,500 |
| Wellspring Counseling Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | To promote healthcare | $6,500 |
| Bit-By-Bit Riding Center | Davie, FL | To promote healthcare | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Counseling Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | To promote healthcare | $5,000 |
| Zeta Blue Network Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $5,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($182,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Health Center | Homestead, FL | To promote healthcare | $25,000 |
| Universal Heritage Institute | Miami Gardens, FL | To promote healthcare | $17,500 |
| 305 Pink Pack Inc | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| A Chance for Therapy Inc | Key Biscayne, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Care Elementary School | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Coral Gables Women's Club | Coral Gables, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| South Florida Autism Center | Hialeah, FL | To promote healthcare | $15,000 |
| Casa Familia Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Hearing Research Institute | South Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | Lake Park, FL | To promote healthcare | $12,500 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To promote healthcare | $11,000 |
| Church World Services | Doral, FL | To promote healthcare | $10,000 |
| His Hands and Feet Inc | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $10,000 |
| The Victory Center | Miami, FL | To promote healthcare | $7,500 |
| Wellspring Counseling Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | To promote healthcare | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,505,000 | 80 |
| 2024 | $1,460,077 | 80 |
| 2023 | $1,195,975 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602129349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-0818918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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