McArthur Family Foundation
The McArthur Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Florida and Georgia.
McArthur Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McArthur Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,359
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,353
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,375,194
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% 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 McArthur Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Mary Love McArthur as the contact and says requests may be made in written or oral form. It states that awards have no restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists October 1. This date is a past cycle as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Love Mcarthur
Mailing address: 4160 Ortega Blvd Apt 4, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Phone: (904) 354-9000
Email: ml@mcarthur.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McArthur Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal School of Jacksonville ($22K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 21% to Georgia, 14% to Texas, 4% to New York, and 4% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McArthur Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $73K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $21,500 |
| University of Georgia Fndtn Athens, GA | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Parish Episcopal School Dallas, TX | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $6,500 |
| Westside Chapel Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation New York, NY | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Allison Brundick Haramis Fndtn Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $1,536 |
| Daniel Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $1,500 |
| North Ga Community Fndtn Gainesville, GA | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $1,500 |
| NSCDA-FL Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,375,194 | $102,732 | $72,262 | $60,359 | 18 | $60,359 | $80,349 | $68,402 |
| 2023 | $1,300,512 | $52,426 | $82,960 | $65,770 | 20 | $65,770 | $45,893 | $60,759 |
| 2022 | $1,175,041 | $86,426 | $87,658 | $73,310 | 18 | $73,310 | $83,435 | $61,444 |
| 2021 | $1,439,231 | $126,825 | $67,308 | $52,463 | 19 | $52,463 | $114,666 | $68,911 |
| 2020 | $1,321,401 | $48,743 | $53,420 | $40,711 | 21 | — | $94,132 | $56,410 |
| 2019 | $1,224,202 | $125,745 | $83,164 | $70,129 | 34 | — | $118,701 | $58,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McArthur Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes college-preparatory education, support for Navy SEALs’ well-being and careers, local charitable and educational activities, land preservation, and treatment and recovery services.
For example, Episcopal School of Jacksonville describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education with academic, arts, and athletic programs. North Florida Land Trust says it works to preserve the region’s natural areas, historic resources, and working lands. Gateway Community Services describes its work as delivering treatment and recovery services for people affected by addiction and related mental health issues.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 18 grants totaling $60,359 in 2024. Grants ranged from $103 to $21,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards included $21,500 to Episcopal School of Jacksonville, $10,000 to University of Georgia Foundation, $6,500 to Parish Episcopal School, and $5,000 to Westside Chapel. The listed grants were designated for non-restricted operational support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists written or oral materials and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Love McArthur, Katherine M Athey, Donald Wadsworth McArthur IV, and Susan M Jones as trustees.
McArthur Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Wadsworth McArthur IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine M. Athey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Love McArthur
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan M. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 McArthur Family Foundation
How much does McArthur Family Foundation give each year?
McArthur Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 20 grants.
What is McArthur Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McArthur Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,353, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McArthur Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does McArthur Family Foundation give grants?
McArthur Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (21%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (7 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does McArthur Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McArthur Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McArthur Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McArthur Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Episcopal School of Jacksonville ($21,500), University of Georgia Fndtn ($10,000) and Parish Episcopal School ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McArthur Family Foundation?
McArthur Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McArthur Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McArthur Family Foundation?
The filing lists Mary Love McArthur as the contact and says requests may be made in written or oral form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McArthur Family Foundation's EIN?
McArthur Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6485182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McArthur Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcarthur-family-foundation-morg_53768a7c7e774db98cb816e60926b7d5
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