Joy Mccann Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker TAMPA, FL EIN: 59-3166283

The Joy McCann Foundation Inc. is a private independent foundation established in 1996 and based in Tampa, Florida. The foundation was founded by Joy McCann Culverhouse, a former owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and accomplished golfer who earned both Alabama and Florida state women's golf titles. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the foundation focuses on philanthropic giving to support community development and specific areas of excellence.

Key facts about Joy Mccann Foundation Inc

EIN: 59-3166283
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $616,495
Grants made (2024): 48
Average grant: $12,844
Median grant: $12,400
New grantees (estimate): 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
Total assets: $8,973,744
Primary geography: Florida (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Joy Mccann Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Joy Mccann Foundation Inc's 48 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (94%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (30 grants), Sarasota, FL (6 grants), Gainesville, FL (2 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants). 69% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Holiday Gift" (4 grants).

Is Joy Mccann Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $18K. How we count

Medians: $12K first-time, $12K repeat.

97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.0M

-1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$616K

-12.1% YoY

Grant Count

-7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joy Mccann Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $545K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation directs its giving primarily toward four key areas:

Community Development — Efforts to build a more vibrant Tampa Bay Area community
Medical and Scientific Education — Excellence in medical, nursing, and science education, research, and patient care
Educational Achievement — Educational programs that nurture individual achievement, with particular emphasis on academic achievement among student athletes
Arts and Culture — The role of visual and performing arts in enhancing community life

The founder has been a major supporter of the University of South Florida's Health Sciences Center, which develops high-impact clinical programs and research in swallowing disorders, allergy and immunology, and breast cancer, as well as career development programs in medicine for minority students.

Grantmaking

In 2006, the foundation awarded $1 million to WEDU-Ch. 3 (Tampa PBS affiliate) for programming, equipment, and literacy outreach, including establishment of the Joy McCann Foundation Local Programming Endowment ($500,000), a mobile TV production truck with high-definition capabilities ($208,000), reading programs for children ($70,000), and a pilot health information show ($25,000).

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, with particular emphasis on the Tampa Bay Area. Grant activity also extends to Michigan and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $579K (94%)

Louisiana $12K (2%)

Massachusetts $12K (2%)

Michigan $12K (2%)

Share of all 48 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Florida Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan

Cities

TampaSarasotaGainesvilleGulfportSt AugustineAnn ArborBostonClearwaterJacksonvilleNew OrleansSaint LeoSt PetersburgBirmingham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,973,744	$9,130,000
Total Revenues	$822,913	$528,000
Total Expenses	$955,319	$1,030,000
Total Liabilities	—	$27,100

The foundation maintains a single employee and operates as a private independent foundation required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,973,744	$9,133,250	$9,607,992
Revenue	$822,913	$527,615	$355,572
Expenses	$955,319	$1,029,457	$1,071,200
Qualifying Distributions	$834,752	$907,214	$914,824
Net Investment Income	$673,878	$404,927	$197,811
Distributable Amount	$544,739	$523,996	$568,875

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

259 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Florida Uf Foundation ($70,295 across 2 grants), United Way Suncoast ($57,400 across 4 grants), Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay Steinbrenner Center ($37,400 across 3 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA UF FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL	TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY CAT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE'S SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM	$57,895
UNITED WAY SUNCOAST TAMPA, FL	GIFT TAMPA BAY DISASTER RECOVERY FUND	$25,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TAMPA BAY STEINBRENNER CENTER TAMPA, FL	TO SUPPORT THE READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE LITERACY SKILLS OF AT-RISK YOUTH	$15,000
FLAGLER COLLEGE ST AUGUSTINE, FL	COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESEARCH	$15,000
MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER TAMPA, FL	TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF COMMUNITY WORKS COLLABORATION OPENING COFFEE SHOPS RUN BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.	$15,000
UNITED WAY SUNCOAST TAMPA, FL	TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ALICE POPULATIONS	$15,000
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA-SAM & MARTHA GIBBONS ALUMNI CENTER TAMPA, FL	TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH USF COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL TO CONTROL TREATMENT	$15,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TAMPA, FL	ANNUAL OPERATING FUND	$12,400
ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE SARASOTA, FL	ANNUAL OPERATING FUND	$12,400
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GREATER TAMPA BAY AREA COUNCIL TAMPA, FL	ANNUAL OPERATING FUND	$12,400

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Lynn M Collinsworth — Executive Director (compensation: $142,075 as of 2023)

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Christopher L Chapman	Chairman/Director	1	—
Scott D Lynch	Director	2	—
Tania Hilborn	Director	3	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues active grantmaking focused on disaster recovery, workforce development, and community programs serving vulnerable populations. Recent 2024 grants demonstrate ongoing commitment to supporting social services organizations and workforce development initiatives in the Tampa Bay region.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Joy Mccann Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation directs its giving primarily toward four key areas: 1. **Community Development** — Efforts to build a more vibrant Tampa Bay Area community 2. **Medical and Scientific Education** — Excellence in medical, nursing, and science education, research, and patient care 3. **Educational Achievement** — Educational programs that nurture individual achievement, with particular emphasis on academic achievement among student athletes 4. **Arts and Culture** — The role of visual and performi…

How do I apply for a grant from Joy Mccann Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $616,495 • Total giving in 2023: $528,000 • Typical grant awards range from $2,000 to $57,895 • The foundation made 30 grants in 2024, with an additional 25+ grants totaling $320,200 **Recent Grants (2024):** • United Way Suncoast: $25,000 (Gift Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Fund) • United Way Suncoast: $15,000 (Workforce Development Programs for ALICE Populations) • MacDonald Training Center (MTC): $15,000 (Community Works Collaboration—Coffee Shops Ru…

Where does Joy Mccann Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, with particular emphasis on the Tampa Bay Area. Grant activity also extends to Michigan and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Joy Mccann Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Joy Mccann Foundation Inc awarded 48 grants totaling $616K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joy Mccann Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joy Mccann Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $545K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.