Private foundation · EIN 82-3302288 · Windermere, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Diane J and Robert a McDonald Family 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: 25 grants paid, $886K total, median $7,500. 8% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$886K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in FL
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OHProject/program support$600K
Horizon Community ChurchCincinnati, OHProject/program support$50K
Crossline Community ChurchWinter Garden, FLProject/program support$25K
Dr Phillips Center for the PerformingOrlando, FLProject/program support$25K
The White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCProject/program support$25K
Elizabeth Dole FoundationWashington, DCProject/program support$20K
Ford TheaterWashington, DCProject/program support$20K
Lindner Center of HopeMason, OHProject/program support$20K
West Point Assoc of GraduatesWest Point, NYProject/program support$20K
South Hills Bible ChapelMcMurray, PAProject/program support$15K
League of American OrchestrasNew York, NYProject/program support$11K
Army West Point Athletic Association IncWest Point, NYProject/program support$10K
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterCincinnati, OHProject/program support$7,500
Duke UniversityDurham, NCProject/program support$5,000
Partnership for Public ServiceWashington, DCProject/program support$5,000
Universtiy of UtahSalt Lake City, UTProject/program support$5,000
The Prayer CovenantNew Albany, OHProject/program support$5,000
Taft Art MuseumCincinnati, OHProject/program support$5,000
Boy Scouts of Americadan Beard CouncilCincinnati, OHProject/program support$2,500
Cincinnati Summit Country DayCincinnati, OHProject/program support$2,500
Architecture Construction and Engineering (ace)Philadelphia, PAProject/program support$2,000
Cincinnati United WayCincinnati, OHProject/program support$2,000
ArtswaveCincinnati, OHProject/program support$1,500
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZProject/program support$1,000
P & G Alumni Fund Co Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHProject/program support$1,000

By state: Ohio 11 · District of Columbia 4 · Florida 2 · New York 3 · Pennsylvania 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Diane J and Robert a McDonald Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Windermere, Florida, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Diane J and Robert a McDonald Family 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 Diane J and Robert a McDonald Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $886K across 25 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Diane J and Robert a McDonald Family Foundation give?

Ohio (11 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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