Macdonald Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 22-3742392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia's House of Hope | Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Gather for a Hunger Free Community | Portsmouth, NH | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Stratham SPCA | Stratham, NH | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Portsmouth Music & Arts Center | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Mental Health | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society | Dover, NH | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Waypoint | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Prescott Arts Festival | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Farmsteads of New England | Hillsborough, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Seacoast Family Promise | Stratham, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Womenade of Greater Squamscott | Stratham, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Cross Roads House Inc | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hope on Haven Hill | Rochester, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Haven-Violence Prevention and Support | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Friends in Action | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $52,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349101253
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3742392
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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