Kenneth J McCord Foundation
The Kenneth J McCord Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2025 filing lists 14 grants totaling $225,000 to charitable organizations.
Kenneth J McCord Foundation at a glance
In short: Kenneth J McCord Foundation gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +922.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,071
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $11,408
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kenneth J McCord Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2455 La France St, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 997-4625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth J McCord Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Murray County Future Foundation ($33K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in California (41% of grant dollars), Minnesota (19%), Washington (13%), and Colorado (6%); 17% were attributed to an unspecified state. Listed recipients also included Kumari Project in Eugene, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kenneth J McCord Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County Future Foundation New Brighton, MN | To Support Charitable Operations | $32,500 |
| Tela Rotary Club | To Support Charitable Operations | $32,500 |
| Just in Time San Diego, CA | To Support Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
| Living Wisdom Nevada City, CA | To Support Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
| Alabaster Jar Project San Diego, CA | To Support Charitable Operations | $18,000 |
| Mesa College Foundation San Diego, CA | To Support Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club Washington Island, WA | To Support Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| 7 Sisters Intl Breckenridge, CO | To Support Charitable Operations | $14,000 |
| Hadley Lions Club Slayton, MN | To Support Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Shared Space for All Mountlake Terrace, WA | To Support Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,408 | $224,518 | $229,700 | $225,000 | 14 | $225,220 | — | $1,193 |
| 2024 | $15,511 | $37,511 | $22,000 | $22,000 | 1 | $22,000 | $3 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth J McCord Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $32,500, with a median grant of $14,500. Listed recipients included Murray County Future Foundation ($32,500), TELA Rotary Club ($32,500), Just in Time ($25,000), Living Wisdom ($25,000), Alabaster Jar Project ($18,000), Mesa College Foundation ($15,000), Thენსville-Mequon Rotary Club ($15,000), 7 Sisters Intl ($14,000), Hadley Lions Club ($10,000), Shared Space for All ($10,000), SBPL Foster Hope Ministry ($10,000), and Kumari Project ($8,000). The listed purposes were to support charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack McCord as president, Tom Kowell as secretary, and Christopher Tate and Megan Tate as directors.
Kenneth J McCord Foundation is led by Jack McCord, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack McCord
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tate
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2025)
Megan Tate
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2025)
Tom Kowell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Kowall (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to Christopher Tate (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth J McCord Foundation
How much does Kenneth J McCord Foundation give each year?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
What is Kenneth J McCord Foundation's typical grant size?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,500, and its average grant was $16,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kenneth J McCord Foundation give grants?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Mountlake Terrace, WA (2 grants).
Does Kenneth J McCord Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth J McCord Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Operations" (14 grants).
Who are Kenneth J McCord Foundation's largest grantees?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Murray County Future Foundation ($32,500), Tela Rotary Club ($32,500) and Just in Time ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth J McCord Foundation?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth J McCord Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kenneth J McCord Foundation's EIN?
Kenneth J McCord Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0658675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Kenneth J McCord Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth J McCord Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-j-mccord-foundation-morg_4bed77a0ebed4d0a8110d2e1a7606ad9
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