Private foundation · EIN 42-6119514 · Dubuque, Iowa

A Y McDonald Mfg Co Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $879K total, median $2,500. 78% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
60
$879K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ymca-YwcaDubuque, IAPublic affairs$300K
Holy Family Catholic SchoolDubuque, IAEducational$120K
Hills & DalesDubuque, IAHuman services$56K
St Columbkille's Elementary School and ParishDubuque, IAEducational$50K
United WayDubuque, IAHuman services$50K
University of DubuqueDubuque, IAEducational$41K
Foundry Education FoundationSchaumburg, ILEducational$29K
Dickeyville Park FoundationDickeyville, WIPublic affairs$25K
Hillcrest Family ServicesDubuque, IAPublic affairs$20K
Loras CollegeDubuque, IAEducational$20K
Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc)Peosta, IAEducational$20K
Steeple SquareDubuque, IAHuman services$13K
Dubuque Regional Humane SocietyDubuque, IAPublic affairs$10K
Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IAEducational$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater DubuqueDubuque, IAYouth services$7,500
Clarke UniversityDubuque, IAEducational$7,500
Dubuque Symphony OrchestraDubuque, IACultural$7,500
Opening DoorsDubuque, IAHealth$7,500
St Mark Youth EnrichmentDubuque, IAEducational$7,500
Variety (children's Charity of Iowa)Des Moines, IAHuman services$6,800
Centennial Cross IncorporatedDubuque, IACultural$5,000
Grand Opera HouseDubuque, IACultural$5,000
Inspiring CommunityPlatteville, WIPublic affairs$5,000
Junior AchievementDubuque, IAYouth services$5,000
Two By TwoDubuque, IAEducational$5,000
Water Well TrustDavidson, NCHuman services$5,000
Marys Inn Maternity HomeDubuque, IAHuman services$4,205
Four OaksCedar Rapids, IAHuman services$3,500
Camp Albrecht AcresSherrill, IAHuman services$2,500
East Dubuque Booster ClubEast Dubuque, ILPublic affairs$2,500
Scouting AmericaDubuque, IAYouth services$2,500
Hospice of DubuqueDubuque, IAHealth$2,100
Dubuque Arts CouncilDubuque, IACultural$2,000
Special OlympicsGrimes, IAHuman services$2,000
Albia Boosters ClubAlbia, IAPublic affairs$1,000
American Cancer SocietyDubuque, IAHealth$1,000
American Heart AssociationChicago, IAHealth$1,000
Benefit the VetsWorthington, IAHuman services$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethtoncarter CountyElizabethton, TNYouth services$1,000
Crescent Community Health CenterDubuque, IAPublic affairs$1,000
Dubuque Main StreetDubuque, IAPublic affairs$1,000
Epworth Elementary Parent Teach OrganizationEpworth, IAEducational$1,000
Fountain of YouthDubuque, IAYouth services$1,000
Grant County FairLancaster, WIPublic affairs$1,000
Holy GhostDubuque, IAPublic affairs$1,000
Holy Ghostimmaculate Conception ParishDubuque, IAPublic affairs$1,000
Platteville Fire Department IncPlatteville, WIPublic affairs$1,000
Riverview CenterDubuque, IAHuman services$1,000
Wasda Scholarship FundGlen Ellyn, ILEducational$1,000
Leadership TexarkanaTexarkana, TXPublic affairs$750
Asbury Civic and RecreationAsbury, IAPublic affairs$500
Boy Scouts of AmericaDubuque, IAYouth services$500
City of Shullsburg WiSchullsburg, WIPublic affairs$500
Ginter ThanksgivingDubuque, IAPublic affairs$500
Unity Point Health Visiting Nurses AssociationDubuque, IAHealth$500
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWashington, DCHealth$500
Dubuque Community Emergency Responder Training FacilityDubuque, IAPublic affairs$250
St Vincent de PaulDubuque, IAPublic affairs$250
Story Book HillDubuque, IAYouth services$250
UW PlattevillePlatteville, WIEducational$250

By state: Iowa 47 · Wisconsin 6 · Illinois 3 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

A Y McDonald Mfg Co Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dubuque, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 A Y McDonald Mfg Co Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 A Y McDonald Mfg Co Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $879K across 60 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does A Y McDonald Mfg Co Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (47 grants), Wisconsin (6 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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