Mcclure Family Foundation Inc
The McClure Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1993 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation was created to honor and continue the legacy of Charles and Dorothy McClure, who throughout their lives prioritized family, community involvement, and support for nonprofit organizations. The foundation operates with the belief in the power of individuals to create positive impact on their communities, country, and the world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$701K
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
70
+6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to honor and continue the legacy of Charles and Dorothy McClure by supporting organizations that contribute to maintaining basic freedoms and the traditional American way of life. The foundation emphasizes that family cohesiveness is the backbone of America and encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities by advancing individuals to become more productive and responsible citizens.
Primary areas of interest include:
- Education
- Faith-based initiatives
- Historic preservation
- The arts
- The well-being of mankind
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
The foundation's guiding principle is reflected in Charles A. McClure's statement: "Live with virtue, Lead with diligence, Give with Love."
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to support its focus areas, with typical award amounts ranging from $500 to $128,521. Recent grant recipients have included the Springer Opera House Arts Association ($36,000), History Cherokee ($68,500), The University of Georgia Foundation ($27,432), University of North Georgia Foundation ($127,979), and The Citadel Foundation ($35,000).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, with particular emphasis on the state. However, the foundation also funds projects in South Carolina and Colorado, and has a broad geographical reach across multiple U.S. states and cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, California, New York, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $13,336,192 (as of 2024)
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total revenues: $899,265
- Total expenses: $836,274
- Total giving: $701,493
- Investment income and dividends: $700,381
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total revenues: $449,588
- Total expenses: $819,581
- Total assets: $13,272,016
- Investment income and dividends: $319,659
The foundation has no employees and is classified as a Private Foundation (NTEE code T20) under IRS 501(c)(3) status with EIN 58-1914058.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,336,192 | $13,272,016 | $13,630,862 |
| Revenue | $899,265 | $449,588 | $604,833 |
| Expenses | $836,274 | $819,581 | $1,150,535 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $701,493 | $687,774 | $975,226 |
| Net Investment Income | $775,122 | $342,170 | $497,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $805,253 | $754,964 | $814,282 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mcclure Family Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees Charles A. McClure Jr, Joseph W. McClure, and Margaret M. Moore, who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES A MCCLURE JR | Trustee | — | — |
| JOSEPH W MCCLURE | Trustee | — | — |
| MARGARET M MOORE | Trustee | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with one live grant opportunity listed. The foundation's website indicates current engagement in supporting its stated mission areas across its geographic focus regions.
The McClure Foundation Announces $5 Million Grantmaking Commitment to CollegeData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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