The Macdougal Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4145290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$240K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry a Murphy Fund | San Anselmo, CA | General operation support | $50,200 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Schiller Park, IL | General operation support | $25,000 |
| Next Generation Bulgaria Fund | Bronxville, NY | General operation support | $25,000 |
| Church of the Ascension - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $18,490 |
| History Center of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General operation support | $12,050 |
| Allies for Community Business Inc | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $10,000 |
| Project Hood Helping Others | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $10,000 |
| Wirepoints | Wilmette, IL | General operation support | $10,000 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $6,000 |
| First Presb Church of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General operation support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Rec | Lake Forest, IL | General operation support | $5,000 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities | Grand Rapids, MI | General operation support | $5,000 |
| The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Chu | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $5,000 |
| Citadel Theater | Lake Forest, IL | General operation support | $3,250 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General operation support | $2,500 |
| Be the Difference | Dallas, TX | General operation support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Cultural Alliance | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $2,500 |
| Gerald Arpino Foundation | Port Orchard, WA | General operation support | $2,500 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | General operation support | $2,500 |
| Vns Health | New York, NY | General operation support | $2,250 |
| Lake Forest Open Land | Lake Forest, IL | General operation support | $2,050 |
| Strive Organization | New York, NY | General operation support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General operation support | $1,500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General operation support | $1,500 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,500 |
| A Song for You | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Better Government Association | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Fire | Philadelphia, PA | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Fl Council on Economic Education | Tampa, FL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Il Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Lyric Opera Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $1,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| NYC Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Rid | Greenwich, CT | General operation support | $1,000 |
| School of American Ballet | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| St Bartholomews Anglican Church | Rumson, NJ | General operation support | $1,000 |
| The Alex Fund | Tarrytown, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Zena Rommett Floor | New York, NY | General operation support | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General operation support | $820 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Co | Chicago, IL | General operation support | $500 |
| New Criterion | New York, NY | General operation support | $500 |
| Points of Light | Atlanta, GA | General operation support | $500 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | General operation support | $500 |
| Tom Gold Dance Co | New York, NY | General operation support | $500 |
| Frick Museum | New York, NY | General operation support | $325 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General operation support | $275 |
| Opart Park Music Fest | Joliet, IL | General operation support | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum | New York, NY | General operation support | $210 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,670 | 57 |
| 2024 | $283,935 | 64 |
| 2023 | $129,850 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602279349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4145290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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