The Grant McDonald Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewberry, South Carolina · EIN 47-7253754 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $8,000.
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
40% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Opera House | Newberry, SC | Support historic public facility | $20,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | Chicago, IL | Food and groceries for children | $8,500 |
| Univ of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Support of public university | $8,000 |
| St Nicholas Orthodox Academy | Atlanta, GA | Educational institution | $8,000 |
| Lutheran Services Carolinas | Salisbury, NC | Support of family services | $6,000 |
| Newberry County Family YMCA | Newberry, SC | Support family and community activities | $6,000 |
| Living Hope Foundation | Newberry, SC | Support for hunger counseling education | $6,000 |
| Central SC Habitat for Humanity | Columbia, SC | Local community support | $5,500 |
| Create Newberry Inc | Newberry, SC | Arts training and education | $5,000 |
| Newberry County Literary Council | Newberry, SC | Support of literary programs | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($27,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7253754
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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