McDaniel Family Foundation
McDaniel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2025, it reported 72 grants totaling $102,000 to charitable organizations.
McDaniel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McDaniel Family Foundation gave $102K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- Average grant
- $1,417
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,210,533
- Primary geography
- Maryland (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to McDaniel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 46 Grafton St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 529-2078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McDaniel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Child Society ($11K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 37% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 7% to Florida, 2% to Delaware, and 2% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McDaniel Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 49% 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
In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Child Society Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,500 |
| Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| St Ann's Center for Families Hyattsville, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Georgetown Visitation Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity Vero Beach, FL | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Monsignor Smyth Fund Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro DC Silver Spring, MD | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,210,533 | $89,526 | $105,374 | $102,000 | 72 | $102,000 | $82,854 | $206,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McDaniel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions address children and families, education, housing, food access, military families, and inclusive sports.
For example, Christ Child Society says its mission is to meet children’s material, educational, and emotional needs. Washington School for Girls says it educates girls in underserved areas and provides extended-day, graduate, and family support programs. Martha’s Table describes its work as supporting stronger children, families, and communities through access to education, healthy food, and family supports.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 72 grants totaling $102,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grant was $10,500 to Christ Child Society in Washington, DC, for its general fund.
Other grants included $3,000 each to Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland; St. Ann’s Center for Families in Hyattsville, Maryland; and Washington School for Girls in Washington, DC. Georgetown Visitation, Washington Jesuit Academy, and Little Sisters of the Poor each received $2,500. Indian River Habitat for Humanity in Vero Beach, Florida, also received $2,500. Additional recipients included Fisher House Foundation, Martha’s Table, Special Olympics Maryland, Yellow Ribbon Fund, and Capital Area Food Bank, each of which received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas Pulliam McDaniel as president and director; Mary Beth McDaniel as vice-president and director; Whitney Harbison as secretary and director; Daniel Harbison as director; Warren D McDaniel as treasurer and director; and Allison E Panzarella as director.
McDaniel Family Foundation is led by Douglas Pulliam McDaniel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Pulliam McDaniel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Harbison
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Beth McDaniel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Warren D. McDaniel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison E. Panzarella
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Whitney Harbison
Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allison E. McDaniel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Whitney S. McDaniel (2020–2024) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 McDaniel Family Foundation
How much does McDaniel Family Foundation give each year?
McDaniel Family Foundation gave $102K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McDaniel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McDaniel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,417, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McDaniel Family Foundation give grants?
McDaniel Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (37%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (19 grants), Bethesda, MD (8 grants), Rockville, MD (8 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (4 grants).
Does McDaniel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McDaniel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McDaniel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McDaniel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Child Society ($10,500), Children's Inn at NIH ($3,000) and St Ann's Center for Families ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McDaniel Family Foundation?
McDaniel Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (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 McDaniel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions address children and families, education, housing, food access, military families, and inclusive sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McDaniel Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McDaniel Family Foundation's EIN?
McDaniel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5358659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McDaniel Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). McDaniel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcdaniel-family-foundation-morg_7fe2c159c2b74d63af5578a54646eab1
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