The Armstrong McDonald Foundation allocates around $1 million in grants annually, with a significant emphasis on non-profit educational institutions, receiving approximately half of the funds. The foundation extends support to public and private higher learning, non-traditional education providers for at-risk children, and after-school mentoring programs. Additionally, grants are provided for diverse initiatives such as medical, children and youth, animal welfare, relief and social causes, and special needs.
The mission of the Armstrong McDonald Foundation is to continue the philanthropic ideals and goals of James M. McDonald, Sr. through prudent and impartial review of all qualifying grant requests received annually to insure that awards are made to soundly conceived and operated non-profit organizations.