John & Linda Macdonald Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Quinta, California, registered in 2014, with $1,250,118 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 26.8% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$12.5M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John & Linda Macdonald Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John & Linda Macdonald Foundation: 121 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John & Linda Macdonald Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John & Linda Macdonald Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $471K (FY2018) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250,118▲26.8% | $1,238,598▲44.4% | $12,502,200▼1.7% | $12,502,200▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $986,255▲58.3% | $857,881▼1.1% | $12,719,715▼1.1% | $12,850,251▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $623,055▼47.9% | $867,691▼10.6% | $12,865,481▼2.3% | $12,865,481▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,196,974▲22.9% | $970,483▲3.8% | $13,171,960▲0.3% | $13,171,960▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $973,700▼2.9% | $934,721▲9.8% | $13,129,976▼1.9% | $13,129,976▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,002,702▲113% | $851,219▲1.9% | $13,381,909▲2.7% | $13,381,909▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $471,312 | $835,391 | $13,028,430 | $13,028,430 | 990PF |
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Data for John & Linda Macdonald Foundation (EIN 46-4310945) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.