The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation
Historical FunderErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1640459 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Fo |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 State Street Suite 700, Erie PA 16507 |
| Phone | 8148707712 |
| Form and materials | See Attached Statement. |
| Deadlines | See Attached Statement. |
| Restrictions | See Attached Statement. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamot Health Foundation | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sarah A Reed Children's Center | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| St Martin Center Inc | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Community Shelter Services | Erie, PA | General unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Erie Philharmonic Inc | Erie, PA | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Erie Civic Theatre Association | Erie, PA | General unrestricted. | $15,000 |
| Bayfront NATO Inc | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Booker T Washington Center | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Erie, PA | General unrestricted. | $10,000 |
| Community Blood Bank of Erie County | Erie, PA | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Early Connections Inc | Erie, PA | General unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Ella Cochran Food Pantry | Harborcreek, PA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen | Erie, PA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Erie City Mission | Erie, PA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $192,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102944
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1640459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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