The Mcdonald Fam Foundation
Invitation OnlyLong Beach, California · EIN 35-2312036 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$843K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $28,000.
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesuits West Province | Portland, OR | Support & facilitate charitable works | $100,000 |
| Santa Teresita Medical Center | Duarte, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $56,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $56,000 |
| Nph USA | Chicago, IL | Support & facilitate charitable works | $42,000 |
| St Michael's Abbey and School | Silverado, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $40,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | San Jose, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Bridge Trust | Denver, CO | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Casa Teresa Inc | Orange, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | New York, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services - Usccb | Baltimore, MD | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Covenant House California | Hollywood, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Salesian Missions Inc | New Rochelle, NY | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Sisters of Nazareth of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| St Francis Home | Santa Ana, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $28,000 |
| Jserra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | Santa Ana, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Rosary Academy | Fullerton, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| Servite High School | Anaheim, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| St John Bosco | Bellflower, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $20,000 |
| St Anthony High School | Long Beach, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $15,000 |
| Americans United for Life | Chicago, IL | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Hanna Boys Center | Sonoma, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Laura's House | Aliso Viejo, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Missionhurst-Cicm | Arlington, VA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Napa Institute | Irvine, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| National Right to Life Committee Educational Trust | Washington, DC | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Oblate Missions | San Antonio, TX | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Saint John Vianney Center | Downingtown, PA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry | Irvine, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | New York, NY | Support & facilitate charitable works | $14,000 |
| Edmundite Missions | Selma, AL | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Fisher House of Southern California | Long Beach, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Magis Institute | Garden Grove, CA | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
| Society of Missionaries of Africa Inc | Washington, DC | Support & facilitate charitable works | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $816,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $739,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2312036
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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