McCarl Foundation
McCarl Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including youth, historical, educational, service, and community organizations.
McCarl Foundation at a glance
In short: McCarl Foundation gave $96K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,120
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,059
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $307,696
- -18.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 McCarl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3214 6Th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Phone: (412) 298-1435
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCarl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tiger Pause Youth Ministry ($28K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to Ohio, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McCarl Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $114K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Pause Youth Ministry Beaver Falls, PA | General Purposes | $27,500 |
| Little Beaver Historical Society Darlington, PA | General Purposes | $12,500 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Pa Lions Beacon Lodge Camp Mount Union, PA | General Purposes | $6,000 |
| Larry Bruno Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Purposes | $5,500 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| John R Gentile Foundation Rockville, MD | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Little Beaver Lions Club Beaver Falls, PA | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Univeristy of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Ohio Technical College Cleveland, OH | General Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 | $307,696 | $88,575 | $159,499 | $96,120 | 19 | $96,120 | $69,303 | $68,275 |
| 2023 | $378,620 | $49,039 | $96,730 | $62,110 | 13 | $62,110 | $38,419 | $61,977 |
| 2022 | $426,311 | $103,428 | $159,923 | $113,808 | 17 | $113,808 | $87,313 | $65,647 |
| 2021 | $482,806 | $92,858 | $134,428 | $107,990 | 17 | $107,990 | $77,420 | $63,335 |
| 2020 | $524,376 | $49,171 | $134,570 | $104,995 | 12 | — | $35,596 | $58,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCarl 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 with varied purposes. For example, PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp describes its mission as providing recreation for blind and physically disabled people; Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for service to God and neighbor; and Beaver County Educational Trust says it promotes K–12 education in Beaver County through books and educational programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $96,120. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $27,500, with a median of $3,000. Its largest reported grants included $27,500 to Tiger Pause Youth Ministry, $12,500 to Little Beaver Historical Society, and $7,000 to Cleveland State University. Other grants included $6,000 to PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp, $5,500 to Larry Bruno Foundation, and $5,000 each to Geneva College and John R Gentile Foundation. The listed grant purposes were general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F James McCarl as president, Brian B McCarl as manager, Kevin A McCarl as treasurer, and Shawn P McCarl as secretary.
McCarl Foundation is led by F. James McCarl, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
F. James McCarl
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Brian B. McCarl
Manager
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Kevin A. McCarl
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Shawn P. McCarl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brain B. McCarl (2022) — Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Brian B McCarl (Manager). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McCarl Foundation
How much does McCarl Foundation give each year?
McCarl Foundation gave $96K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 13 grants.
What is McCarl Foundation's typical grant size?
McCarl Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,059, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCarl Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does McCarl Foundation give grants?
McCarl Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaver Falls, PA (5 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does McCarl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCarl Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCarl Foundation's largest grantees?
McCarl Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tiger Pause Youth Ministry ($27,500), Little Beaver Historical Society ($12,500) and Cleveland State University ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McCarl Foundation?
McCarl Foundation reported $308K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McCarl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCarl Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCarl Foundation's EIN?
McCarl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2902138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McCarl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McCarl Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccarl-foundation-morg_3fb5e45255e94a62b91255da29d54747
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