McDanel Land Foundation
McDanel Land Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hansville, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $947K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $176K.
McDanel Land Foundation at a glance
In short: McDanel Land Foundation gave $102K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,000
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,750
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $946,978
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McDanel Land Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lands Council ($25K). Together the top 8 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How McDanel Land Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 202% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2022) to $126K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lands Council Spokane, WA | Funding Highway Rerouting for Salmon | $25,000 |
| Conservation NW Seattle, WA | Environmental Preservation | $15,000 |
| The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | Funding Ichellium Skate Park | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Idaho Boise, ID | Science Program Support | $15,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League Boise, ID | Protect Idaho's Environment | $13,000 |
| Selkirk Conservation Alliance Priest River, ID | Environmental Preservation | $8,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MT | Support Grizzly Habitat Restoration | $8,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon Seattle, WA | Funding Dam Removal on Snake River | $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 | $946,978 | $248,976 | $232,084 | $102,000 | 8 | $156,974 | $176,337 | $77,733 |
| 2023 | $925,003 | $118,500 | $203,720 | $85,500 | 5 | $136,239 | $51,738 | $75,246 |
| 2022 | $1,010,223 | $272,427 | $214,104 | $70,500 | 7 | $129,664 | $190,577 | $84,125 |
| 2021 | $955,844 | $271,339 | $264,504 | $125,500 | 5 | $183,763 | $193,347 | $104,462 |
| 2020 | $945,065 | $92,294 | $100,028 | $79,000 | 12 | — | $74,057 | $84,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McDanel Land Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McDanel Land Foundation is led by Emily Roberts, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Roberts
President
Treasurer & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2021
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Roberts
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $94K (2024)
Jennifer Roberts
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joanne Roberts (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Wilson (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 $94K, to Peter M Roberts (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about McDanel Land Foundation
How much does McDanel Land Foundation give each year?
McDanel Land Foundation gave $102K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 5 grants.
What is McDanel Land Foundation's typical grant size?
McDanel Land Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $12,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McDanel Land Foundation give grants?
McDanel Land Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (35%) and Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does McDanel Land Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on McDanel Land Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McDanel Land Foundation's largest grantees?
McDanel Land Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Lands Council ($25,000), Conservation NW ($15,000) and The Mountaineers ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McDanel Land Foundation?
McDanel Land Foundation reported $947K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McDanel Land Foundation's EIN?
McDanel Land Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3121979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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