McClelland Foundation
McClelland Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $967K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $366K. Net investment income was $311K.
McClelland Foundation at a glance
In short: McClelland Foundation gave $366K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $365,767
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,641
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $966,808
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McClelland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Natnl Wildlife Refuge Associatn ($150K). Together the top 9 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 44 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How McClelland Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2021) to $366K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natnl Wildlife Refuge Associatn Washington, DC | To Support Charity | $150,000 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation Hobe Sound, FL | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Natl Parks of Lake Superior Foundn Saint Paul, MN | To Support Charity | $30,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation Lake Placid, NY | To Support Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Land Conservation Assistance Net Yarmouth, ME | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Groton School Groton, MA | To Support Charity | $15,000 |
| The Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY | To Support Charity | $15,000 |
| Care USA Atlanta, GA | To Support Charity | $11,767 |
| Focus Hope Detroit, MI | To Support Charity | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $966,808 | $372,213 | $431,793 | $365,767 | 9 | $365,767 | $310,894 | $421,998 |
| 2024 | $1,026,388 | $332,896 | $364,674 | $301,719 | 9 | $301,719 | $274,780 | $365,767 |
| 2023 | $1,058,166 | $380,107 | $415,806 | $362,019 | 9 | $362,019 | $330,016 | $301,719 |
| 2022 | $1,093,865 | $318,753 | $378,481 | $311,805 | 9 | $311,805 | $252,318 | $362,019 |
| 2021 | $1,153,593 | $86,923 | $292,243 | $237,544 | 8 | — | $34,760 | $311,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McClelland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $422K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McClelland Foundation is led by James F. McClelland, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James F. McClelland
President & Director
President & Director → President Director, 2022
President Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pamela K. McClelland
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President Director, 2022
Vice President Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Keith Stark
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 McClelland Foundation
How much does McClelland Foundation give each year?
McClelland Foundation gave $366K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $302K across 9 grants.
What is McClelland Foundation's typical grant size?
McClelland Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $40,641, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McClelland Foundation give grants?
McClelland Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and New York (10%).
Does McClelland Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on McClelland Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charity" (8 grants).
Who are McClelland Foundation's largest grantees?
McClelland Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Natnl Wildlife Refuge Associatn ($150,000), Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation ($100,000) and Natl Parks of Lake Superior Foundn ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McClelland Foundation?
McClelland Foundation reported $967K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $366K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $422K (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 is McClelland Foundation's EIN?
McClelland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3568733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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