J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
To support broad charitable purposes, primarily in the state of Vermont.
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation at a glance
In short: J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation gave $1.0M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,024,793
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,399
- +124.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,410
- Total assets
- $7,851,103
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Invitation-Only Grant Systems Development or Systemic Change
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
McClure Foundation Mini-Grants
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Amount
US $250 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Multi-Year Sustaining Grants
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Amount
US $2,500 - US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community College of Vermont - Montpelier ($883K). Together the top 7 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 73 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $422K (2022) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Vermont - Montpelier Montpelier, VT | Program Support | $883,383 |
| Careers Clic Hanover, NH | Program Support | $38,000 |
| Vermont Rural Education Collaborative Derby, VT | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Winooski, VT | Program Support | $25,410 |
| Great Schools Partnership Portland, ME | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Orange Southwest Supervisory Union Randolph, VT | Program Support | $13,000 |
| Vermont Humanities Montpelier, VT | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,851,103 | $752,495 | $1,540,306 | $1,024,793 | 7 | $260,760 |
| 2023 | $8,212,892 | $656,884 | $1,481,383 | $1,042,111 | 16 | $188,201 |
| 2022 | $8,403,921 | $895,702 | $777,646 | $422,100 | 8 | $232,764 |
| 2021 | $9,609,099 | $1,310,609 | $900,637 | $645,568 | 26 | $490,213 |
| 2020 | $8,426,856 | $948,920 | $1,218,056 | $985,592 | 16 | $348,920 |
About J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Based on IRS filings
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Middlebury, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $261K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation is led by Carolyn Weir, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Weir
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Barbara Benedict
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Curry
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Henry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Donovan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Willard Jackson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Smith (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Mook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Rahr (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lois McClure (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Moran (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $116K, to Carolyn Weir (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
How much does J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation give each year?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation gave $1.0M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
What is J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's typical grant size?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,410, and its average grant was $146,399, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation give grants?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's largest grantees?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community College of Vermont - Montpelier ($883,383), Careers Clic ($38,000) and Vermont Rural Education Collaborative ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $752K.
What is J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Middlebury, VT. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's EIN?
J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0345186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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