Wayne and Mary Louise Mcdonald Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 87-3161832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$253K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,150
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,000.
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.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Baptist Church | Austin, TX | To support the organization's purpose | $142,000 |
| Hill Countryy Christian School | Austin, TX | To support the organization's purpose | $46,857 |
| Austin Baptist Association | Austin, TX | To support the organization's purpose | $40,000 |
| Living in the Blessing | Fort Worth, TX | To support the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Bourland Wall Wenzel - Legal Fees 100 Attributable to Scholarship Program | Fort Worth, TX | To support the organization's purpose | $1,150 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | To support the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,007 | 8 |
| 2023 | $137,215 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620339349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3161832
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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