John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $45.
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,750
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $17,452
- -26.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement of Arizona ($5K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 834% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $110K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Arizona Tempe, AZ | humanitarian programs | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Arts and Humanities - Childrens Activities | $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 | $17,452 | $1,506 | $7,816 | $7,500 | 2 | $7,500 | $45 | $899 |
| 2024 | $23,762 | $6,527 | $3,301 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $50 | $1,017 |
| 2023 | $20,536 | $21,039 | $21,563 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,000 | $44 | $888 |
| 2022 | $21,060 | $2,125 | $17,501 | $17,500 | 3 | $17,500 | $33 | $1,477 |
| 2021 | $36,436 | $5,289 | $111,845 | $110,000 | 6 | $111,845 | $52 | $5,167 |
| 2020 | $142,992 | $20,780 | $73,416 | $73,160 | 8 | — | $150 | $7,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $899 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R Holtrup
President Vice President Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Treasurer → President Vice President Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane M Borchard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert M Delgado (2020–2023) — President Vice President
- Former: Cindy Hensley McCain (2020–2022) — President
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 John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation
How much does John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation give each year?
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation?
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $899 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation operate?
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Virginia.
What is John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation's EIN?
John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0817541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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