McCargar Family Foundation
McCargar Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K.
McCargar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McCargar Family Foundation gave $8K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,143
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who McCargar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Boise-Eliot Parent Teacher Association ($2K). Together the top 7 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McCargar Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $11K (2020). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise-Eliot Parent Teacher Association Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lifeworks NW Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Outside IN Portland, OR | Unrestricted/Medical Services, Homeless Youth Services | $1,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities Portland, OR | Unrestricted/Food, Clothing | $1,000 |
| Portland Community College Scholarship Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Noise Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rose Haven Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $13,326 | $8,000 | 7 | $8,000 | $328 |
| 2022 | $13,326 | $1,373 | — | — | — | $690 |
| 2021 | $14,699 | $6,448 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $774 |
| 2020 | $21,147 | $12,336 | $11,145 | 3 | — | $1,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCargar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $328 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McCargar Family Foundation is led by Paula S. Veseth, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Paula S. Veseth
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George L. McCargar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice K. McCargar
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Moore
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelly I. McCargar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dean L. McCargar (2020–2022) — Trustee & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 McCargar Family Foundation
How much does McCargar Family Foundation give each year?
McCargar Family Foundation gave $8K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McCargar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McCargar Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,143, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McCargar Family Foundation give grants?
McCargar Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (7 grants).
Does McCargar Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCargar Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCargar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McCargar Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Boise-Eliot Parent Teacher Association ($2,000), Lifeworks NW ($1,000) and Outside IN ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is McCargar Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, McCargar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $328 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McCargar Family Foundation's EIN?
McCargar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0696828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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