Mccain Foundation
Mccain Foundation is a private foundation, based in ERIE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $983K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $22K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$983K
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$37K
-17.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-9.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mccain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mccain Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mccain Foundation is a private foundation, based in ERIE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $983K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $22K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $982,513 | $954,084 | $986,832 |
| Revenue | $30,484 | $52,973 | $56,287 |
| Expenses | $46,299 | $52,182 | $46,226 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $45,803 | $52,182 | $49,826 |
| Net Investment Income | $21,681 | $45,791 | $47,461 |
| Distributable Amount | $57,442 | $52,330 | $51,911 |
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
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dafmark Dance Theater Acadamey ($6,000), Hamot Health Foundation ($5,000), Julia Hospice Palliative Care ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAMOT HEALTH FOUNDATION Erie, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| STAIRWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Erie, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | $2,000 |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA INDIANA, PA | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING STUDENT EDUCATION | $4,000 |
| Julia Hospice Palliative Care MCKEAN, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING FACILITY UPGRADE CONSTRUCTION | $5,000 |
| BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE Erie, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING MENTALLY CHALLENGED | $4,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen Erie, PA | Assistance to feed the poor | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Erie, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING FOOD DONATIONS TO THOSE IN NEED | $1,500 |
| Erie Cancer Wellness Center Erie, PA | CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES | $4,000 |
| PENNWEST UNIVERSITY EDINBORO, PA | STUDENT TUITION SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| DAFMARK DANCE THEATER ACADAMEY ERIE, PA | GRANT SUPPORTING ARTS TO INTERCITY YOUTH | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD MCCAIN | PRESIDENT DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MCCAIN | TREASURER-DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE SCHIRMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS TREDWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Mccain Foundation?
As of 2024, Mccain Foundation holds $983K in total assets with $30K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $37K in 2024.
Where does Mccain Foundation operate?
Mccain Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does Mccain Foundation award?
In 2024, Mccain Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mccain Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mccain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mccain Foundation's EIN?
Mccain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6049931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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