Knoll-Macdonald Foundation
Historical FunderLos Altos, California · EIN 54-2011247 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Geraldine MacDonald |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 West Edith Avenue C211, Los Altos CA 94022 |
| Phone | 7036277294 |
| GeraldineM@aol.com | |
| Form and materials | Simple Letter stating purpose and amount of the requested grant tax-exempt status contact information including e-mail address |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle School | Cupertino, CA | To support the band program at the Cupertino Middle School | $2,500 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | To support Engineering Education | $1,000 |
| Vestal Central Schools | Vestal, NY | To support Odyssey of the Mind Competition | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $4,200 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640279349100564
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2011247
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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