Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
Invitation OnlyBend, Oregon · EIN 23-7108002 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.2M
Organizations funded165
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$151.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Program support | $366,950 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | Capital and program support | $270,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $260,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation | Bend, OR | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc | Astoria, OR | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Idanha-Detroit Fire District | Idanha, OR | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust | Oregon City, OR | Program support | $250,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | Bend, OR | Capital campaign | $212,896 |
| Albertina Kerr Centers Foundation | Portland, OR | Program support | $200,000 |
| Lava Bear Youth Sports Foundation | Bend, OR | Program support | $175,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Portland, OR | Program support | $130,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $120,000 |
| Ashland Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Ashland, OR | Program support | $100,000 |
| Council on Aging of Central Oregon | Bend, OR | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General operations | $100,000 |
| Evergreenhealth Monroe Foundation | Monroe, WA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Imbler Education Foundation | Imbler, OR | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Oregon Foundation | Beaverton, OR | Tuition assistance | $100,000 |
| The Environmental Center | Bend, OR | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Youth Villages | Portland, OR | Program support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Junior Golf Fund Inc | Portland, OR | Program support | $90,000 |
| Home Builders Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | Program support | $75,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation (Ohsu) | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Park Academy | Lake Oswego, OR | General operations | $75,000 |
| St Benedict Parish Aka St Benedict Catholic Church | Fort Worth, TX | Capital improvements and operations support | $70,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | Portland, OR | Program support | $60,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation Inc | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity | Bend, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Bird Alliance | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Community Services Foundation | Salem, OR | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Greater Than | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Life Expanding Adventure Program (Leap) | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Love Inc of Clackamas County | Oregon City, OR | General operations | $50,000 |
| Maybelle Center | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Mountainstar Family Relief Nursery | Bend, OR | General operations | $50,000 |
| O'hara Catholic School | Eugene, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon | Redmond, OR | General operations | $50,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Harbor of Hope | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| Outside in | Portland, OR | General operations | $50,000 |
| Ride Connection Inc | Portland, OR | Program support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Academy | Portland, OR | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Giving Plate | Bend, OR | General operations | $50,000 |
| Sabin Schellenberg Professional Technical | Milwaukie, OR | Capital campaign | $47,000 |
| Friends of Santiam Pass Ski Lodge | Sisters, OR | Capital campaign | $45,000 |
| Abc House Inc | Albany, OR | General operations | $40,000 |
| Childpeace Montessori | Portland, OR | Technology upgrades | $40,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | Bend, OR | Program support | $40,000 |
| Saving Grace | Bend, OR | Program support | $40,000 |
| Shepherd's House | Bend, OR | Program support | $40,000 |
| Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County | Port Angeles, WA | General operations | $40,000 |
| Welfare for Animals Guild | Sequim, WA | General operations | $40,000 |
| Rilo's Rescue Inc | Ketchum, ID | Program support | $37,000 |
| Deschutes Children's Foundation | Bend, OR | General operations | $30,450 |
| Children's Center | Portland, OR | General operations | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 165 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Christian Church | Honolulu, HI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Love Inc of Clackamas County | Oregon City, OR | General operations | $100,000 |
| Kathy's Place | Portland, OR | General operations | $10,000 |
| Rising Stars Preschool | LA Pine, OR | General operations | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,210,725 | 169 |
| 2023 | $7,105,595 | 175 |
| 2022 | $7,733,668 | 188 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7108002
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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