Private foundation · EIN 26-3506668 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation

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: 12 grants paid, $47K total, median $4,000. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$47K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of VictoryLos Angeles, CAEducation$14K
Holy Spirit Elementary SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$4,000
Our Lady of the Valley SchoolCanoga Park, CAEducation$4,000
Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$4,000
St Joseph the WorkerWinnetka, CAEducation$4,000
St Michael's SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$4,000
St Sebastian SchoolSanta Paula, CAEducation$4,000
St Teresita SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$4,000
Holy Name ChurchKetchikan, AKEducation$2,000
St Maximilian KolbeWestlake Village, CAEducation$2,000
Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$500
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CAEducation$500

By state: California 11 · Alaska 1

About this foundation

The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Rose M Larson, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation 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 The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $47K across 12 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation give?

California (11 grants), Alaska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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