APPLICATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY.

The Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

MISSION:

To relieve the misfortune and promote the well being of mankind.

GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES:

Grants are made in the following five functional areas:

  1. Cultural arts
  2. Education
  3. Human services
  4. Medical research
  5. Public benefit

Grants are made to organizations having the following attributes:

  1. Mission compatibility
  2. Effective management
  3. Sound financial practices
  4. Board-led fundraising
  5. Sustainability

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Sustainability of programs and services through increased fundraising capacity.

"By bringing in new Champions members, we have created momentum to ensure the continued success of the Champions campaign, which in turn helps ensure the continuity of Kerr's operations."

--David Streicher and Christine Brown, Co-Chairs of the 2008-09 Champions for Kerr Gift Society Campaign, Albertina Kerr Centers Foundation