Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports $25,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including animal welfare, health, and food organizations.
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $417,079
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% 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 Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Brightleaf Court, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (703) 587-5375
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County ($3K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the foundation reported that 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 30% to Virginia, 10% to the District of Columbia, and 10% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County Martinsville, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ruff Love Rescue Thomasville, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $417,079 | $20,721 | $26,032 | $25,000 | 10 | $25,000 | $20,721 | $19,224 |
| 2024 | $374,806 | $27,507 | $25,892 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $27,507 | $17,473 |
| 2023 | $325,829 | $17,403 | $17,301 | $16,500 | 10 | $16,500 | $17,403 | $14,632 |
| 2022 | $271,319 | $10,858 | $15,899 | $15,000 | 6 | $15,000 | $10,858 | $14,764 |
| 2021 | $358,435 | $16,144 | $15,967 | $15,000 | 5 | $15,000 | $16,144 | $16,140 |
| 2020 | $300,627 | $12,042 | $15,997 | $15,000 | 6 | — | $12,042 | $12,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including animal welfare groups, health organizations, and a food bank.
The Asheville Humane Society describes its mission as “building a supportive community that positively impacts pets and people.” Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $25,000. Each grant was $2,500.
The 2025 recipients included SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County, Asheville Humane Society, Ruff Love Rescue, Alzheimer’s Association, PETA, Humane World for Animals, North Shore Animal League, Food Bank of Central & Eastern, American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association. Each received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence Dale McGhee Sr as president, Maureen A Hannahoo as secretary, and Lawrence Dale McGhee Jr as president and treasurer.
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence Dale McGhee Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Dale McGhee Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Dale McGhee Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen A. Hannahoe
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy B. McGhee (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc
How much does Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc give each year?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc give grants?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (30%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants).
Does Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County ($2,500), Asheville Humane Society ($2,500) and Ruff Love Rescue ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc reported $417K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including animal welfare groups, health organizations, and a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dale & Nancy McGhee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4597320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dale & Nancy McGhee 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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