Private foundation · EIN 13-1957181 · Chicago, Illinois

Marquis George Macdonald Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $410K total, median $410K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$410K
Median grant
$410K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

About this foundation

Marquis George Macdonald Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Tr Company, tax-exempt since 1953. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marquis George Macdonald Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marquis George Macdonald Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $410K across 1 grants, a median of $410K.

Where does Marquis George Macdonald Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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