Joy McCann Foundation Inc
Joy McCann Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. It makes grants to designated charitable organizations to help them develop and deliver programs or services that meet community needs and are at the forefront of their fields. Proposals are accepted by invitation only.
Joy McCann Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joy McCann Foundation Inc gave $616K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $616,495
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,844
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,400
- Total assets
- $8,973,744
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% 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 Joy McCann Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Proposals are accepted by invitation only, and only designated organizations are eligible. The filing directs applicants to see Attachment 1 for application materials and restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn M Collingsworth Executive Dire
Mailing address: 7853 Gunn Hwy 215, Tampa, FL 33626-1611
Phone: (813) 805-2775
Email: lynn@mccannfoundation.org
Website: https://www.mccannfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joy McCann Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Florida Uf Foundation ($70K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 259 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Michigan each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joy McCann Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 34 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 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 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 $616K (2024) to $765K (2020). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $8,973,744 | $822,913 | $955,319 | $616,495 | 48 | $834,752 | $673,878 | $544,739 |
| 2023 | $9,133,250 | $527,615 | $1,029,457 | $701,493 | 52 | $907,214 | $404,927 | $523,996 |
| 2022 | $9,607,992 | $355,572 | $1,071,200 | $735,700 | 53 | $914,824 | $197,811 | $568,875 |
| 2021 | $10,323,620 | $956,054 | $1,106,827 | $755,956 | 55 | $921,286 | $769,075 | $644,963 |
| 2020 | $10,474,393 | $589,838 | $1,096,342 | $764,939 | 51 | — | $428,670 | $602,043 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s Building Community Grants Program funds projects such as new or pilot programs, environmentally sustainable practices, technical or other advancements in service delivery, multi-partner collaborations, programs that encourage individual and community health, and projects using scientific solutions to community issues. It also considers areas of greatest priority for recipient organizations. It does not fund general operating support for ongoing activities, special events, loans or debt retirement, capital construction, endowments, annual appeals, federated campaigns, general fund drives, or sponsorships.
Only organizations designated as potential beneficiaries by Hugh F. Culverhouse, Sr. before his death may apply. Supported organizations illustrate a range of activities: United Way Suncoast describes its mission as mobilizing communities so all can thrive; Flagler College describes its work as providing an inclusive, supportive academic community and fostering students’ intellectual, social, and personal development. The foundation’s 2024 grants also supported programs in areas including community cat management, literacy, coastal environmental science, workforce development, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $616,495. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $57,895, with a median of $12,400. Among the largest awards were $57,895 to the University of Florida UF Foundation for a community cat management program; $25,000 to United Way Suncoast for the Gift Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Fund; and $15,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay Steinbrenner Center for reading enrichment, Flagler College for coastal environmental science research, MacDonald Training Center for a collaboration opening coffee shops run by people with disabilities, and United Way Suncoast for workforce development programs for ALICE populations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher L. Chapman as chairman/director, and Scott D. Lynch and Tania Hilborn as directors.
Joy McCann Foundation Inc is led by Christopher L. Chapman, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher L. Chapman
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Hilborn
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leigh Standley (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Joy McCann Foundation Inc
How much does Joy McCann Foundation Inc give each year?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc gave $616K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $701K across 52 grants.
What is Joy McCann Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,400, and its average grant was $12,844, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joy McCann Foundation Inc give grants?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (30 grants), Sarasota, FL (6 grants), Gainesville, FL (2 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does Joy McCann Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Joy McCann Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Holiday Gift" (4 grants).
Who are Joy McCann Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Florida Uf Foundation ($70,295 across 2 grants), United Way Suncoast ($57,400 across 4 grants) and Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay Steinbrenner Center ($37,400 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joy McCann Foundation Inc?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $835K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $545K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joy McCann Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s Building Community Grants Program funds projects such as new or pilot programs, environmentally sustainable practices, technical or other advancements in service delivery, multi-partner collaborations, programs that encourage individual and community health, and projects using scientific solutions to community issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joy McCann Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joy McCann Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joy McCann Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3166283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joy McCann 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joy McCann Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joy-mccann-foundation-inc-morg_6e370866bb2b4a72a05d4e5a88caeddc
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