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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-0818918

Dr John T MacDonald Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Coral Gables, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 56 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Contact foundation for deadlines
Restrictions
The foundation does not fund national projects which would result in funding leaving dade county, for-profit organizations, support of political candidates or campaigns, projects that promote a religious faith, direct support of individuals, and other grant-making foundations.

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,505,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $28,132,347

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,460,077

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $25,877,992

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,195,975

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $24,565,951

  • Tax year 2022

    $551,398

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $22,025,424

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,029,625

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $26,473,376

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,197,500

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $24,173,500

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,240,000

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $22,821,899

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,220,000

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $20,205,913

Grants paid in 2025

56 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    School health initiative

    $750,000
  2. Open Door Health CenterHomestead, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $25,000
  3. Open Door Health CenterHomestead, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $25,000
  4. Barry University School of NursingMiami Shores, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  5. Fiu School of NursingMiami, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  6. Miami Dade College Sch of NursingMiami, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  7. Stu School of NursingMiami Gardens, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  8. Um School of NursingMiami, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  9. Um School of MedicineMiami, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  10. Caring for MiamiPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $20,000
  11. Caring for MiamiPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $20,000
  12. Um School of MedicineMiami, FL

    Medical/nursing scholarships

    $20,000
  13. Universal Heritage InstituteMiami Gardens, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $17,500
  14. Universal Heritage InstituteMiami Gardens, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $17,500
  15. 305 Pink Pack IncCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  16. A Chance for Therapy IncKey Biscayne, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  17. Care Elementary SchoolMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  18. Coral Gables Women's ClubCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  19. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  20. South Florida Autism CenterHialeah, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  21. A Chance for Therapy IncKey Biscayne, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  22. Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  23. Coral Gables Women's ClubCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  24. South Florida Autism CenterHialeah, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  25. SSJ Health FoundationMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  26. Vet Info IncDoral, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  27. Casa Familia IncMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  28. Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  29. Friendship Circle of MiamiMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  30. Hearing Research InstituteCoconut Grove, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  31. Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  32. Thelma Gibson Health InitiativeMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  33. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  34. Wounded Veterans Relief FundN Palm Beach, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  35. 305 Pink Pack IncCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  36. Casa ValentinaMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  37. Center for Haitian StudiesMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  38. Friendship Circle of MiamiMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  39. Hearing Research InstituteCoconut Grove, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  40. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  41. Miami Children's Museum IncMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  42. Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  43. Wounded Veterans Relief FundN Palm Beach, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  44. Canine Assisted Therapy IncFt Lauderdale, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $11,000
  45. Church World ServicesDoral, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $10,000
  46. His Hands and Feet IncMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $10,000
  47. Canine Assisted Therapy IncFt Lauderdale, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $10,000
  48. Casa ValentinaMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  49. The Victory CenterMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  50. ICU BabyKey Biscayne, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  51. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  52. Wellspring Counseling IncPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $6,500
  53. Miami Diaper BankMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $5,000
  54. Bit-By-Bit Riding CenterDavie, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $5,000
  55. Wellspring Counseling IncPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $5,000
  56. Zeta Blue Network IncPembroke Pnes, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

24 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Open Door Health CenterHomestead, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $25,000
  2. Caring for MiamiPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $20,000
  3. Universal Heritage InstituteMiami Gardens, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $17,500
  4. 305 Pink Pack IncCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  5. A Chance for Therapy IncKey Biscayne, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  6. Care Elementary SchoolMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  7. Coral Gables Women's ClubCoral Gables, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  8. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  9. South Florida Autism CenterHialeah, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $15,000
  10. Casa Familia IncMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  11. Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  12. Friendship Circle of MiamiMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  13. Hearing Research InstituteCoconut Grove, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  14. Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  15. Thelma Gibson Health InitiativeMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  16. Individual

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  17. Wounded Veterans Relief FundN Palm Beach, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $12,500
  18. Canine Assisted Therapy IncFt Lauderdale, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $11,000
  19. Church World ServicesDoral, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $10,000
  20. His Hands and Feet IncMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $10,000
  21. Casa ValentinaMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  22. The Victory CenterMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $7,500
  23. Wellspring Counseling IncPalmetto Bay, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $6,500
  24. Miami Diaper BankMiami, FL

    To promote healthcare

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $805,00067% of the total
  2. Human services14 grants $181,00015% of the total
  3. Health7 grants $112,5009% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter3 grants $32,5003% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $30,0002% of the total
  6. Veterans and military1 grant $15,0001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $24,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida52 grants $1,457,500

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John Edward SmithMANAGING DIR Hours 40Pay $116,375
  • Aldo C BusotCHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura L Russo EsquireVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joe A Reyes CPASECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gary W Dix CPADIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Rodney Howell MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Peter MekrasDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John C Nordt III MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth Anne Ouellette MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steven S Pabalan MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Latanae Parker Jr MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dean H Roller MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Margaret C Starner CFPDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ana L Viciana-Shenkin MD MbaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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