John M McClelland Sr Charitable
John M McClelland Sr Charitable is a private foundation based in Renton, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $59,000 to charitable organizations in Washington, Vermont, Oregon, and Massachusetts.
John M McClelland Sr Charitable at a glance
In short: John M McClelland Sr Charitable gave $59K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Washington. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,000
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,364
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,030,545
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John M McClelland Sr Charitable
- 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: 4905 Ne 19Th Court, Renton, WA 98059
Phone: (425) 830-5576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M McClelland Sr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Health Partners ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in four states: Washington received 42% of grant dollars, Vermont 24%, Oregon 17%, and Massachusetts 17%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John M McClelland Sr Charitable open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Partners Longview, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society Worcester, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | To support the lloyd k. And ana maria hulse scholarship for hispanic studies | $9,000 |
| The Chelsea Spotlight Chelsea, VT | General Support | $7,000 |
| Tasha Tudor Society Brattelboro, VT | General Support | $7,000 |
| Lower Columbia School Gardens Longview, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lower Columbia College Foundation Longview, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Columbia Theatre for Performing Arts Longview, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Peacehealth St John Hospical Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Southwest Washington Symphony Longview, WA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,030,545 | $68,385 | $77,340 | $59,000 | 11 | $73,252 | $65,298 | $56,953 |
| 2023 | $1,039,500 | $108,577 | $120,992 | $70,000 | 13 | $104,884 | $92,469 | $57,338 |
| 2022 | $1,051,915 | $-9,167 | $73,551 | $24,000 | 9 | $52,924 | $337 | $61,876 |
| 2021 | $1,134,633 | $123,903 | $226,747 | $70,000 | 12 | $100,520 | $110,543 | $74,647 |
| 2020 | $1,237,477 | $504,260 | $77,879 | $10,000 | 5 | — | $29,124 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M McClelland Sr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied activities. For example, Community Health Partners describes its mission as promoting health for residents of Southwest Washington and Oregon, while Lower Columbia School Gardens says it provides hands-on learning about real food in school gardens across Cowlitz County. The American Antiquarian Society describes its work as maintaining a research library of American history and culture, and the Southwest Washington Symphony describes its mission as providing cultural entertainment as a community service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $59,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $10,000 each to Community Health Partners in Longview, Washington, for general support and the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, for general support. Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, received $9,000 to support the Lloyd K. and Ana Maria Hulse Scholarship for Hispanic Studies. The Chelsea Spotlight and Tasha Tudor Society, both in Vermont, each received $7,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John M McClelland III as president, Janet Lee Parker as CEO/secretary/treasurer, and Sheila Jacobson as director.
John M McClelland Sr Charitable is led by Janet Lee Parker, CEO, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Lee Parker
CEO, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $6K (2024)
John M. McClelland III
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael L. Thayer (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 072022
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Janet Lee Parker (CEO/Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John M McClelland Sr Charitable
How much does John M McClelland Sr Charitable give each year?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable gave $59K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 13 grants.
What is John M McClelland Sr Charitable's typical grant size?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John M McClelland Sr Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does John M McClelland Sr Charitable give grants?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable's top state is Washington, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (24%) and Oregon (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, WA (5 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does John M McClelland Sr Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of John M McClelland Sr Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John M McClelland Sr Charitable's largest grantees?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Community Health Partners ($10,000), Lewis & Clark College ($10,000 across 2 grants) and American Antiquarian Society ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John M McClelland Sr Charitable?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John M McClelland Sr Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M McClelland Sr Charitable?
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 John M McClelland Sr Charitable's EIN?
John M McClelland Sr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1169056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John M McClelland Sr Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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