Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation
The Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation is a private foundation based in Camano Island, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 26 organizations totaling $875,000, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in Washington.
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation gave $875K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Washington. 73% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $875,000
- +241.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,654
- +241.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,204,101
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (16 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% 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 Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1502 Juniper Lane, Camano Island, WA 98282
Phone: (206) 819-2258
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Skagit Valley Family YMCA ($255K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $840K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 122 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Colorado, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. (1% each); California accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 22 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 $256K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skagit Valley Family YMCA Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $250,000 |
| Children of the Valley Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Skagit Community Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $85,000 |
| Skagit Community Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $85,000 |
| Clear Lake Elementary Parents Group Clear Lake, WA | General Donation | $70,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Skagit County Burlington, WA | General Donation | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County Mt Vernon, WA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Sacred Earth Foundation Goldendale, WA | General Donation | $15,000 |
| NW Immigrant Rights Project Seattle, WA | General Donation | $7,500 |
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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 | $7,204,101 | $918,953 | $1,015,769 | $875,000 | 26 | $918,185 | $828,369 | $809,229 |
| 2024 | $7,300,917 | $773,794 | $363,964 | $255,970 | 26 | $282,979 | $692,809 | $720,133 |
| 2023 | $6,891,087 | $76,424 | $619,453 | $500,000 | 20 | $526,110 | $173,019 | $648,446 |
| 2022 | $7,434,116 | $1,587,086 | $1,410,410 | $1,287,000 | 29 | $1,313,743 | $1,503,667 | $714,162 |
| 2021 | $7,257,440 | $1,009,999 | $1,275,245 | $1,162,500 | 21 | — | $920,791 | $677,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $809K 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
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported: Children of the Valley says it serves under-resourced children and families through education, personal growth, and mentorship. The Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation says it presents cinema, live performances, and educational programs while preserving the historic Lincoln Theatre. Sacred Earth Foundation describes its work as watershed stewardship and transformative learning.
Other 2025 grantees described by their own missions include Maddie’s Place, which provides care and support for drug-dependent newborns and their mothers and caregivers, and Redwood Empire Food Bank, which works to feed neighbors in need and address hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $875,000. Grants ranged from $2,250 to $250,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Skagit Valley Family YMCA, $100,000 to Children of the Valley, $100,000 and $85,000 to Skagit Community Foundation, $85,000 to Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation, and $70,000 to Clear Lake Elementary Parents Group. The listed grant purposes were general donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Irene McIntyre-Lee as president, John Stuart McIntyre as vice president, Sarah Ann McIntyre-Hess as secretary, and Brian James McIntyre as treasurer. It also lists Diane McIntyre and Brittany Pearson as directors.
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation is led by Mary Irene McIntyre-Lee, President on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Irene McIntyre-Lee
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Brittany Pearson
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Diane McIntyre
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Brian James McIntyre
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
John Stuart McIntyre
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Sarah Ann McIntyre-Hess
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Brian James McIntyre (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation
How much does Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation give each year?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation gave $875K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $256K across 26 grants.
What is Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $33,654, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation give grants?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mt Vernon, WA (9 grants), Goldendale, WA (2 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Skagit Valley Family YMCA ($254,500 across 2 grants), Skagit Community Foundation ($185,000 across 2 grants) and Children of the Valley ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $918K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $809K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported: Children of the Valley says it serves under-resourced children and families through education, personal growth, and mentorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2073172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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