Macelree Family Foundation

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA EIN: 04-3255230 Website

The Macelree Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Established in 1995, it is classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and operates as a private foundation (NTEE code T20). The foundation is supported by Jane C. Macelree and operates with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$415K

-3.3% YoY

Grant Count

+4.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-7.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macelree Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving activity. In 2024, the foundation made 86 grants totaling approximately $415,080 in total giving.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.0M (50%)

Pennsylvania $717K (35%)

Maine $170K (8%)

New York $50K (2%)

Massachusetts $47K (2%)

Maryland $14K (1%)

Florida $5K (0%)

Minnesota $5K (0%)

+9 more states

States

California District of Columbia Delaware Florida Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

Albert LeaAmherstAnnaplisAugustaAvondaleBar HarborBlue HillsBostonBristolBrooklineBrooksvilleBryn MawrCamdenChadds FordChester SpringsChestnut HillCincinnatiClevelandCohassetDevon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total Assets: $5,716,498
Total Revenues: $697,096
Total Expenses: $458,448
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $396,479
Investment Income and Dividends: $161,559

Year-over-Year Changes (2024 vs. 2023):

Grants and contributions decreased 7.6% (from $429,183 to $396,479)
Investment income increased 2.7% (from $157,368 to $161,559)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,716,498	$5,475,845	$4,769,395
Revenue	$697,096	$672,323	$209,575
Expenses	$458,448	$454,953	$429,800
Qualifying Distributions	$415,080	$429,258	$403,830
Net Investment Income	$380,575	$292,757	$187,696
Distributable Amount	$377,214	$308,526	$288,127

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Hospital of Phila Foundation ($30,000), Academy of Natural Sciences of Phila ($25,000), Community Volunteers in Medicine Inc ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
ARC OF CHESTER COUNTY - VENDOR WEST CHESTER, PA	GENERAL FUND	$7,500
AT HOME BLUE HILLS, ME	GENERAL FUND	$200
BAGADUCE MUSIC LENDING LIBRARY BLUE HILLS, ME	GENERAL FUND	$3,250
BAKER INDUSTRIES MALVERN, PA	GENERAL FUND	$500
BEAVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL CHESTNUT HILL, MA	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES EAST BOOTHBAY, ME	GENERAL FUND	$15,000
BROOKSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION BROOKSVILLE, ME	GENERAL FUND	$100
BROOKSVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOKSVILLE, ME	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
BROOKSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT ASSN BROOKSVILLE, ME	GENERAL FUND	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JANE C MACELREE	TRUSTEE	—	—
MICHAEL C HILL	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Macelree Family Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving activity. In 2024, the foundation made 86 grants totaling approximately $415,080 in total giving. **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Natural Resources Council of Maine: $25,000 (General Fund) • Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM): $25,000 (General Fund) • Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences: $15,000 (General Fund) The foundation supports a diverse range of nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors, with grant awa…

What size grants does Macelree Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Macelree Family Foundation awarded 95 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Macelree Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Macelree Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.