McElligott Family Foundation
McElligott Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lafayette, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $52K.
McElligott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McElligott Family Foundation gave $80K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,889
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,097,821
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McElligott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cross Catholic Outreach ($25K). Together the top 9 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How McElligott Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $206K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | Mathebonite Kobonal School Expanison & Kobonal Housing | $25,000 |
| Grand Coteau Retreats Grand Coteau, LA | Contribute to Retreat Project Funds | $10,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope Tupelo, MS | Contribute to Disaster Relief Project Funds | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Contribute to Church Project Funds | $10,000 |
| The Carmelite Monastery of Lafayette Louisiana Lafayette, LA | Contribute to the Monastery Project Funds | $5,000 |
| Miles Perret Center Cancer Services Lafayette, LA | Contribute to Aid Victims of Cancer | $5,000 |
| Ewtn Irondale, AL | Catholic News Channel | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Contribute to Church Project Funds | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lafayette, LA | Contribute to promote empowering youth to excel in the community | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,097,821 | $63,498 | $91,096 | $80,000 | 9 | $80,000 | $52,402 | $56,609 |
| 2024 | $1,125,419 | $88,252 | $70,457 | $60,000 | 9 | $60,000 | $77,795 | $53,121 |
| 2023 | $1,107,624 | $46,781 | $217,649 | $206,400 | 12 | $206,400 | $35,532 | $54,661 |
| 2022 | $1,278,492 | $112,589 | $193,563 | $180,000 | 10 | $180,000 | $6,088 | $61,418 |
| 2021 | $1,359,466 | $271,156 | $119,696 | $110,000 | 9 | $110,000 | $111,460 | $61,840 |
| 2020 | $1,208,006 | $157,727 | $131,458 | $125,000 | 7 | — | $26,269 | $60,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McElligott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McElligott Family Foundation is led by Richard McElligott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard McElligott
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. McElligott Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. McElligott
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 McElligott Family Foundation
How much does McElligott Family Foundation give each year?
McElligott Family Foundation gave $80K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 9 grants.
What is McElligott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McElligott Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McElligott Family Foundation give grants?
McElligott Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Mississippi (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (5 grants).
Does McElligott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on McElligott Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McElligott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McElligott Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cross Catholic Outreach ($25,000), Grand Coteau Retreats ($10,000) and Eight Days of Hope ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McElligott Family Foundation?
McElligott Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McElligott Family Foundation's EIN?
McElligott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1847417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work McElligott Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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