Allan L & Wanda a McCabe
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe is a private foundation based in Creal Springs, Illinois. It states that its charitable activity is to benefit and further religious, scientific, literary, educational, or other charitable organizations.
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe at a glance
In short: Allan L & Wanda a McCabe gave $254K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $254,250
- +290.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,188
- +225.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,333,403
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Allan L & Wanda a McCabe
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3003 Saraville Rd, Creal Springs, IL 62922
Phone: (618) 694-7301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allan L & Wanda a McCabe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Veterans Honor Flights of Southern ($112K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Allan L & Wanda a McCabe gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $254K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Honor Flights of Southern Marion, IL | Educational Furtherment | $112,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Marion, IL | Charitable | $54,000 |
| Marion VFW Post 1301 Marion, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Lighthouse Shelter Marion, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Promise Mission Marion, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Marion Knights of Columbus Marion, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Connect 360 Marion, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop 7085 Herrin, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Williamson County Farm Bureau Marion, IL | Educational Furtherment | $6,000 |
| The Night's Shield Children's Shelt West Frankfort, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,333,403 | $328,632 | $388,213 | $254,250 | 12 | $335,250 | $233,087 | $320,393 |
| 2023 | $6,392,984 | $5,785,046 | $141,962 | $65,120 | 10 | $115,202 | $180,261 | — |
| 2022 | $749,950 | $750,000 | $50 | — | — | $50 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan L & Wanda a McCabe reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to benefit and further religious, scientific, literary, educational, or other charitable organizations.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of charitable and educational purposes. Among the grantees, The Lighthouse Shelter says its mission is to provide shelter to people who are indigent or facing emergency housing needs and help them secure permanent housing. Williamson County Farm Bureau says its mission is to promote agricultural development and the educational, social, and financial welfare of county residents. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $254,250 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $112,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $112,000 to Veterans Honor Flights of Southern Illinois, $54,000 to St Joseph Catholic Church, and $20,000 to Marion VFW Post 1301, all in Marion, Illinois. Other grants included $10,000 each to The Lighthouse Shelter, The Promise Mission, Marion Knights of Columbus, and Connect 360, all in Marion; and Boy Scout Troop 7085 in Herrin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil Saffelder as president, Joseph R Hancock as secretary, Barry R Hancock as treasurer, and Cathy Newbold as vice president.
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe is led by Neil Saffelder, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil Saffelder
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry R. Hancock
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Newbold
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Hancock
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ray Hancock (2022) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allan L & Wanda a McCabe
How much does Allan L & Wanda a McCabe give each year?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe gave $254K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 10 grants.
What is Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's typical grant size?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,188, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allan L & Wanda a McCabe give grants?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IL (9 grants).
Does Allan L & Wanda a McCabe give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Educational Furtherment" (3 grants).
Who are Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's largest grantees?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's largest 2024 grantees include Veterans Honor Flights of Southern ($112,000), St Joseph Catholic Church ($54,000) and Marion VFW Post 1301 ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allan L & Wanda a McCabe?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $335K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allan L & Wanda a McCabe fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to benefit and further religious, scientific, literary, educational, or other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allan L & Wanda a McCabe?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's EIN?
Allan L & Wanda a McCabe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3505858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Allan L & Wanda a McCabe accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Allan L & Wanda a McCabe funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allan-l-and-wanda-a-mccabe-morg_6a5ce6f576ec48a2ae64db630581c15c
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