James E Macewan Charitable Trust
James E Macewan Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pottstown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $442K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $16K.
James E Macewan Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James E Macewan Charitable Trust gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $441,926
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James E Macewan Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Devon Horse Show County Fair ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Horse Show County Fair Devon, PA | Fulfill Charitable Trusts' Mission | $50,000 |
| Pa Fop Foundation Mechanicsburg, PA | Fulfill Charitable Trusts' Mission | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $441,926 | $36,345 | $95,150 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,000 | $16,199 |
| 2023 | $520,082 | $25,353 | $65,506 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E Macewan Charitable Trust is led by Frank Dibella, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Dibella
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 James E Macewan Charitable Trust
How much does James E Macewan Charitable Trust give each year?
James E Macewan Charitable Trust gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is James E Macewan Charitable Trust?
James E Macewan Charitable Trust reported $442K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is James E Macewan Charitable Trust?
James E Macewan Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pottstown, PA. It holds $442K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does James E Macewan Charitable Trust operate?
James E Macewan Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is James E Macewan Charitable Trust's EIN?
James E Macewan Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6654777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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