The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, Inc. aims to improve, preserve, or restore the health and healthcare of the people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. By funding a variety of programs and projects, the Foundation endeavors to contribute to the well-being of the community, inspire future generations, and encourage others to work towards making their communities—and the world—a better place.
The grant program of the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation emphasizes support for community-based organizations and scholarships for nursing and medical students, emphasizing the enhancement of health and healthcare within Miami-Dade County. Projects funded include those that support children fighting cancer and other diseases, offer dental, hearing, and vision care for needy families, and provide mentoring, therapy, education, and other critical support services for children, adults, veterans, and the elderly. Funding priorities include projects targeting direct medical care, health-related initiatives assisting children and the economically disadvantaged, and projects promoting health education, prevention, and early detection of disease.