McDowell Cares
McDowell Cares is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Mentor, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
McDowell Cares at a glance
In short: McDowell Cares gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $980), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,960
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $980
- Median grant
- $980
- Total assets
- $15,765
- +857.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 McDowell Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Division of Children and Family Services Outreach ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McDowell Cares gives
- In 2024 it paid out 969% 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Children and Family Services Outreach Cleveland, OH | DCFS Hope for the Holidays | $1,000 |
| Lake County Department of Job and Family Services Painesville, OH | Holiday Donation | $960 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,765 | $19,284 | $5,166 | $1,960 | 2 | $3,198 | $330 |
| 2023 | $1,647 | $6,864 | $7,293 | — | — | $7,187 | $143 |
| 2022 | $2,076 | $6,388 | $4,312 | — | — | $4,040 | $89 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McDowell Cares reported a distributable amount of $330 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McDowell Cares is led by Charles McDowell, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles McDowell
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 McDowell Cares
How much does McDowell Cares give each year?
McDowell Cares gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is McDowell Cares?
McDowell Cares reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McDowell Cares?
McDowell Cares is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Mentor, OH. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does McDowell Cares operate?
McDowell Cares has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is McDowell Cares's EIN?
McDowell Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2897564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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