Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-6143209 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$427K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Re Mind | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Be Peace - Be Hope | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Soleana Stables | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Archway Academy | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Counseling Connections for Change | Pearland, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Gratia Plena Counseling | Stafford, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sharpen Recovery | Spring, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation | Kerrville, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Warrior Counseling Works | Brenham, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Devereaux Texas | League City, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $427,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $355,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $355,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104159
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6143209
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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