Diane J And Robert A Mcdonald
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for project and program initiatives. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community services, supporting religious institutions, and promoting arts and culture. The foundation funds a diverse range of recipients, including churches, educational institutions, and community organizations, indicating a commitment to various social and cultural causes. It has a notable interest in supporting alumni associations, particularly those related to military academies. The foundation operates with a broad geographic reach, funding organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An organization with program/project needs that aligns with the foundation’s past recipients (churches, performing arts, alumni groups and community organizations), preferably with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Program- or project-focused funding requests in the foundation’s historical gift size range (many grants in the $1K–$25K range, with occasional larger awards).
- • Mission alignment with churches, arts/culture, alumni associations, or community service organizations.
- • Existing relationship, prior contact, or an introduction from a past grantee or board-connected party.
- • Capacity to receive one-time or short-term project support rather than relying on an open multi-year solicitation process.
Geography
Observed grants were distributed across 11 states in the latest year, indicating a multi-state footprint, although nearly half of dollars were concentrated in a single state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 28 distinct recipients with a mix of churches, arts organizations, alumni groups and community nonprofits and a substantial number of new grantees, so the recipient set appears broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new recipients (15 new grantees in the latest year), but the foundation’s stated practice of funding only preselected applicants and the absence of a public submission route suggest new entrants are more likely to succeed via invitation or referral than by unsolicited application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
