John and Ella Lee Mcdonald Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderPine Bluff, Arkansas · EIN 71-6182849 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 188, CHARLESTON AR 72933 |
| Phone | 4799657150 |
| Form and materials | SHOW SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE AND FINANCIAL NEED. FIRST YEAR STUD |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRADUATE OF CHARLESTON, AR HIGH SCHOOL. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS |
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 Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Fort Smit | Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Fort Smit | Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Scholarship | Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-6182849
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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