Private foundation · EIN 76-6143209 · Houston, Texas · Recreation & sports

Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Tr

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: 22 grants paid, $427K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$427K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$30K
Re MindHouston, TXUnrestricted$30K
Be Peace - Be HopeHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Bo's PlaceHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Hope and Healing CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Institute for Spirituality and HealthHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Open Door MissionHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Soleana StablesHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Archway AcademyHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
Counseling Connections for ChangePearland, TXUnrestricted$20K
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
The Council on RecoveryHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
The Menninger ClinicHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
Gratia Plena CounselingStafford, TXUnrestricted$20K
Sharpen RecoverySpring, TXUnrestricted$20K
Full Circle FoundationKerrville, TXUnrestricted$15K
Warrior Counseling WorksBrenham, TXUnrestricted$15K
Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TXUnrestricted$10K
Devereaux TexasLeague City, TXUnrestricted$10K
Houston Recovery CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramHouston, TXUnrestricted$7,000

About this foundation

Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Tr 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 Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $427K across 22 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ruth Jones Macdonald Charitable Tr give?

Texas (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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