Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ellice & Rosa Mcdonald Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 46 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $2.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.1M | $25K | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $75K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- John T Fay CPA · Wilmington · 4847987982 · jfay289491@aol.com
- What to send
- Letter request and phamplet
- Limits
- Mid-Atlantic Area 501(c)(3) organizations
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Gregory Inskip EsqPres
- John T Fay CpaSec/treas.
- H Murray SawyerVice. pres.
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Financial Assistance
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amistad Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $25K |