Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It supports qualified community-based nonprofits working on homelessness, substance abuse and addiction, and animal welfare, with an emphasis on people and animals that may be underserved or have difficulty accessing services.
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,759,217
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,886
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $33,795,917
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (15 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing directs applicants to its website for forms and materials. The stated restriction is that only applications from qualified community-based organizations working to prevent, serve, and recover the homeless, the addicted, and vulnerable animals will be considered.
- Contact
Application contact: Cathleen Mcfarlane Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 700 S Dixie Highway 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 246-4370
Email: info@mcfarlanefoundation.org
Website: https://mcfarlanefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Lift ($199K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 196 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on the South Florida community and Palm Beach County. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 3% to California, 1% to Wyoming, and less than 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 42 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $2.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lift Palm City, FL | Palm City & Belle Glade | $199,000 |
| Hanley Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship Program | $192,500 |
| Place of Hope Palm BCH Gardens, FL | Outreach, Vans | $130,016 |
| Center for Child Counseling Inc Palm BCH Gardens, FL | Child & Family Center | $98,876 |
| Faith Hope Love and Charity Palm Springs, FL | Various Programs | $90,000 |
| Path to College West Palm Beach, FL | Master Path SERIES,FELLOWSHIP Mentor | $80,400 |
| Adopt-a-Family Lake Worth, FL | Housing Stabiliazation Program | $75,000 |
| Student Aces Palm BCH Gardens, FL | Passport Program | $74,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Lake Park, FL | Urgent Financial Assistance Program | $70,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Hurricane Victims Fund | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,795,917 | $2,767,126 | $2,384,224 | $1,759,217 | 42 | $2,004,226 | $2,456,885 | $1,842,780 |
| 2024 | $33,226,190 | $4,931,157 | $2,355,460 | $1,717,245 | 37 | $1,939,891 | $4,619,480 | $1,736,013 |
| 2023 | $30,713,431 | $8,259,412 | $1,936,027 | $1,456,980 | 42 | $1,635,579 | $8,013,625 | $1,441,502 |
| 2022 | $24,165,902 | $3,617,398 | $2,616,210 | $2,123,119 | 37 | $2,273,442 | $3,326,575 | $1,684,805 |
| 2021 | $22,998,965 | $3,400,764 | $2,369,768 | $2,029,103 | 38 | — | $3,149,568 | $1,582,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — 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 mission is “To make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, especially those suffering from homelessness and addiction.” Its website identifies homelessness, substance abuse or addiction, and vulnerable animal welfare as areas of interest. It prioritizes work intended to reach people who might otherwise fall through the cracks or lack access to services.
Its 2025 grants illustrate a range of supported organizations. Project Lift describes its work as helping at-risk teens and their families through substance-use treatment, mental health counseling, mentoring, and vocational skills training. Sunset House describes its mission as providing a halfway house and treatment for recovery. Place of Hope focuses on providing a stable and loving family environment for children and families, while Center for Child Counseling describes its work as supporting children, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,759,217. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $199,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $199,000 to Project Lift for “Palm City & Belle Glade,” $192,500 to Hanley Foundation for a scholarship program, $130,016 to Place of Hope for outreach and vans, and $98,876 to Center for Child Counseling for a child and family center.
Funding requests are expected to be specific, measurable, and consistent with the foundation’s objectives. The foundation says it generally will not fund endowments or capital campaigns for buildings and physical facilities. Organizations are vetted for eligibility, proper organization, and board support; reports on project or program effectiveness, success, or impact are expected. The trustees meet roughly five times a year, from late fall to late spring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Denis P Coleman as president and director; Christy L Peterson as secretary, treasurer, and director; and John Fulton, Bridget Cathleen Healey, and Jeff Smith as directors.
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc is led by Denis P. Coleman, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denis P. Coleman
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Cathleen Healey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy L. Peterson
Secretary, Trs & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fulton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc
How much does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc give each year?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 37 grants.
What is Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,886, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc give grants?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (13 grants), Palm BCH Gardens, FL (7 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Project Lift ($199,000), Hanley Foundation ($192,500) and Place of Hope ($130,016), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc reported $33.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “To make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, especially those suffering from homelessness and addiction.” Its website identifies homelessness, substance abuse or addiction, and vulnerable animal welfare as areas of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0856300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc 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.
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