McClure Family Foundation Inc
McClure Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports organizations that contribute to maintaining basic freedoms and the traditional American way of life, with stated interests including the arts, historic preservation, education, faith-based initiatives, and the well-being of mankind.
McClure Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McClure Family Foundation Inc gave $701K across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $701,493
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,021
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,336,192
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (9 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% 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 McClure Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says eligible organizations may apply online and that a personal connection with a board member is preferred but not required. It describes making distributions once annually. The 2024 filing’s application instructions instead call for a one-page letter explaining the organization, its charitable purpose, and how it would use the funds, along with a copy of its 501(c)(3) determination letter; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 1 as the annual online application deadline. The May 1, 2026 cycle has passed. The 2024 filing lists no deadline.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 1 as the annual online application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Charles Mcclure
Mailing address: 7200 Layfield Road, Upatoi, GA 31829
Phone: (706) 570-0033
Website: https://mcclurefamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from McClure Family Foundation Inc
Who McClure Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Georgia ($100K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 347 grants of 361 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s application information says it accepts applications from nonprofits in Georgia. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Georgia recipients (84%), followed by South Carolina (6%), North Carolina (4%), Idaho (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McClure Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 70 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
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 $527K (2021) to $975K (2022). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $701K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Springer Academy Trust Columbus, GA | Charitable | $82,297 |
| Cherokee County Historical Society Canton, GA | Charitable | $68,500 |
| Springer Opera House Columbus, GA | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Reinhardt University Waleska, GA | Educational | $27,432 |
| University of North Georgia Foundation Dahlonega, GA | Educational | $27,432 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Educational | $27,432 |
| The Community Foundation of WNC Asheville, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cherokee County Educational Foundation Canton, GA | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Mercy Med Columbus, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,336,192 | $899,265 | $836,274 | $701,493 | 70 | $701,493 | $775,122 | $805,253 |
| 2023 | $13,272,016 | $449,588 | $819,581 | $710,774 | 66 | $687,774 | $342,170 | $754,964 |
| 2022 | $13,630,862 | $604,833 | $1,150,535 | $975,226 | 79 | $975,226 | $497,865 | $814,282 |
| 2021 | $14,183,498 | $1,088,945 | $660,020 | $526,602 | 74 | $526,602 | $970,675 | $862,372 |
| 2020 | $13,800,812 | $547,352 | $640,118 | $529,739 | 72 | — | $443,905 | $803,258 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McClure Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $805K 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
The foundation’s stated 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. Its stated areas of interest are the arts, historic preservation, education, faith-based initiatives, and the well-being of mankind.
The foundation’s website says that Georgia public charities, governmental units, and established churches are eligible to apply. Its 2024 grants included educational and charitable awards. Among the grantees described in their own terms, the University of North Georgia says it supports its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and related educational programs; History Cherokee describes its work as collecting, preserving, and interpreting Cherokee County history; and Micah’s Promise says it supports survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking and their reintegration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $701,493. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to the University of North Georgia, $82,297 to Springer Academy Trust, $68,500 to Cherokee County Historical Society, and $36,000 to Springer Opera House. The University of North Georgia grant was listed as educational; the other three were listed as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles A. McClure Jr, Joseph W. McClure, and Margaret M. Moore as trustees.
McClure Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles A. McClure Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph W. McClure
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about McClure Family Foundation Inc
How much does McClure Family Foundation Inc give each year?
McClure Family Foundation Inc gave $701K across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $711K across 66 grants.
What is McClure Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McClure Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,021, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McClure Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does McClure Family Foundation Inc give grants?
McClure Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (23 grants), Canton, GA (7 grants), Charleston, SC (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does McClure Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on McClure Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants), "Educational" (10 grants) and "Charity" (9 grants).
Who are McClure Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McClure Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of North Georgia ($100,000), Springer Academy Trust ($82,297) and Cherokee County Historical Society ($68,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McClure Family Foundation Inc?
McClure Family Foundation Inc reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $701K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $805K (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 does McClure Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated 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. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McClure Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website says eligible organizations may apply online and that a personal connection with a board member is preferred but not required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McClure Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
McClure Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1914058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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). McClure Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcclure-family-foundation-inc-morg_118ca5e2dc2d4a1ba8a5ccfbac6a3291
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