Maclean Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MUNDELEIN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.0M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.0M
-35.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+13.2% YoY
About Maclean Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Maclean Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MUNDELEIN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Chicago ($1,748,263), Dartmouth College ($1,500,000), Museum of Science and Industry ($750,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Donation to Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking | $1,748,263 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Thayer Expansion Commitment | $1,500,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL | Build public understanding of science, show how science impacts our society and inspire everyone to think critically about the world around us. | $750,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | Improve wildlife habitat and forest health for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and ALL forest wildlife. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Jay | President | — | — |
| Brooke MacLean | Vice President | — | — |
| Gillian Growdon | Secretary | — | — |
| Toby Bonaguro | ASST. SECY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maclean Foundation?
Maclean Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MUNDELEIN, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maclean Foundation operate?
Maclean Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Maclean Foundation award?
In 2024, Maclean Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maclean Foundation's EIN?
Maclean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4055957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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