GE McDonald Foundation
Historical FunderBillings, Montana · EIN 88-0393923 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Gregory C McDonald |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 Shadow Lawn Court, Billings MT 59102 |
| Phone | 4066908875 |
| Form and materials | The grant application needs to be submitted to The GE McDonald Foundation. Information that needs to be included on the application includes the project title, the geographic area to be served, the client group and the size of that group. Also the total project cost, the anticipated project period, and other funding sources and amounts applied for. Additional information that is required to be attached to the application includes: - General financial information on the organization - Copy of Treasury letter certifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status - Names of board of directors - Prior year tax returns for the last four years |
| Deadlines | Contact Foundation at mailing address. |
| Restrictions | The GE McDonald Foundation is operated exclusively for religious, educational, environmental, or other charitable purposes. Limitations are not placed on geographical areas, charitable fields, or amounts requested. |
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
6% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Program Sponsorship | $80,110 |
| MSU Billings Foundation | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $25,187 |
| Alberta Bair Theater | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Zoo Montana | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Community Leadership and Development Inc | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $7,099 |
| Billings Catholic Schools Foundation | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $3,250 |
| Billings Rotary Foundation | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $3,150 |
| Eagle Mount Billings | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Billings Public Library Foundation | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Keestone Communication | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $500 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $100 |
| Billings Young Life | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,946 | 16 |
| 2024 | $160,473 | 14 |
| 2023 | $192,779 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103839
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0393923
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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