JN McArthur Foundation Inc
JN McArthur Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In 2025, it reported grants to charitable organizations working in areas including wildlife and animal rescue, children’s services and education, ministry, and elder care.
JN McArthur Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JN McArthur Foundation Inc gave $750K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state District of Columbia. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $749,600
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,726
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,153,426
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (20% 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 JN McArthur Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10380 Sw Village Center Dr 413, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
Phone: (772) 828-9990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JN McArthur Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Defenders of Wildlife ($75K). Together the top 10 received $689K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 153 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares went to DC and Montana (20% each), followed by Florida (17%), New York (10%), and Georgia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JN McArthur Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1239% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $750K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Donation | $75,400 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Animal Rescue Relief | $75,400 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | Animal Rescue Relief | $75,400 |
| In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA | Christian Ministry | $75,400 |
| Kares Kamuela, HI | Animal Rescue Relief | $75,400 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Children Education and Advocacy | $75,400 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | Children Edcuation and Advocacy | $75,400 |
| Soaring Eagle Retirement Community Ashland, MT | Elderly Assisted Living and Welfare | $75,400 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Jensen Beach, FL | Childrens Advocacy and Welfare Rel. | $37,700 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Vero Beach, FL | Children Advocacy and Welfare Relief | $37,700 |
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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 | $6,153,426 | $874,895 | $874,877 | $749,600 | 38 | $749,600 | $749,105 | — |
| 2024 | $6,149,462 | $6,025,307 | $864,402 | $742,630 | 36 | $742,630 | $933,350 | $412,962 |
| 2023 | $980,843 | $58,009 | $82,754 | $57,500 | 27 | $57,500 | $32,755 | $55,789 |
| 2022 | $1,007,819 | $70,826 | $83,308 | $56,000 | 26 | $56,000 | $43,518 | $55,895 |
| 2021 | $1,022,293 | $151,473 | $83,489 | $56,000 | 26 | $56,000 | $123,984 | $46,918 |
| 2020 | $953,943 | $94,670 | $68,579 | $57,000 | 25 | — | $83,091 | $55,665 |
| 2019 | $925,707 | $117,197 | $62,887 | $52,000 | 25 | — | $106,310 | $48,189 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Defenders of Wildlife describes its work as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. Hibiscus Children’s Center says it provides services to abused and neglected children, while Chapman Partnership describes its mission as helping residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. IN TOUCH MINISTRIES says it seeks to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $749,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,400, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest listed awards were $75,400 each to Defenders of Wildlife, ASPCA, Humane World for Animals, IN TOUCH MINISTRIES, KARES, St. Joseph’s Indian School, St. Labre Indian School, and Soaring Eagle Retirement Community. Other listed grants included $37,700 to Hibiscus Children’s Center in Jensen Beach and $10,000 to Chapman Partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Jean Davis as president, and Linda Davis Laskin, Robert Laskin, Adelheid James, and Heather Laskin as directors.
JN McArthur Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Jean Davis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Jean Davis
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Adelheid James
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda Davis Laskin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Heather Laskin
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert Laskin
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Rhodes Davis (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 JN McArthur Foundation Inc
How much does JN McArthur Foundation Inc give each year?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc gave $750K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $743K across 36 grants.
What is JN McArthur Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $19,726, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JN McArthur Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does JN McArthur Foundation Inc give grants?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (20%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Ashland, MT (2 grants) and Okeechobee, FL (2 grants).
Does JN McArthur Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on JN McArthur Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue Relief" (5 grants) and "Indigent Family Relief" (4 grants).
Who are JN McArthur Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Defenders of Wildlife ($75,400), ASPCA ($75,400) and Hibiscus Children's Center ($75,400 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JN McArthur Foundation Inc?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $875K.
What does JN McArthur Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Defenders of Wildlife describes its work as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JN McArthur Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JN McArthur Foundation Inc's EIN?
JN McArthur Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6063228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does JN McArthur 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JN McArthur Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jn-mcarthur-foundation-inc-morg_fc136e1f352a481db45aa02cf3f9de89
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