Private foundation · EIN 88-3312940 · Lubbock, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

C and 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: 11 grants paid, $615K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$615K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TXAgricultural center$300K
Highpoint VillageLubbock, TXProgram support$100K
Lubbock Roots Historic Arts CouncilLubbock, TXProgram support$100K
Texas Tech Foundation Jazz StudiesLubbock, TXScholarships & program support$50K
Klzk Lubbock Public MediaLubbock, TXProgram support$25K
Lubbock Cultural Arts FoundationLubbock, TXProgram support$10K
Museum of Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXProgram support$10K
Little Sparks Presch & Aba TherapyAustin, TXSecurity system$5,000
Science SpectrumLubbock, TXProgram support$5,000
Texas Girls & Boys RanchLubbock, TXEquipment needs$5,000
Early Learning CenterLubbock, TXProgram support$4,750

About this foundation

C and a McDonald Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lubbock, Texas, administered in care of Craig McDonald, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does C and 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 C and a McDonald Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $615K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does C and a McDonald Family Foundation give?

Texas (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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