McGlothlin Foundation
McGlothlin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $2.8M.
McGlothlin Foundation at a glance
In short: McGlothlin Foundation gave $186K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,600
- +1650.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,514
- +400.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,355,717
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% 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 McGlothlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abilene Christian University ($70K). Together the top 7 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McGlothlin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1328% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $1.0M (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Non-Profit Religious | $70,000 |
| Art & Soul Nashville Inc Nashville, TN | Non-Profit Religious | $45,000 |
| Pregancy Help Center of the Crossroads Area Port Lavaca, TX | Non-Profit Religious | $35,000 |
| The Covenant School Nashville, TN | Non-Profit Religious | $20,000 |
| Equipping the Persecuted Sioux City, IA | Non-Profit Religious | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources Abilene, TX | Non-Profit Religious | $5,000 |
| Christian Homes Abilene, TX | Non-Profit Religious | $600 |
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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 | $4,355,717 | $2,762,493 | $242,643 | $185,600 | 7 | $185,600 | $2,762,430 | $164,133 |
| 2024 | $3,868,903 | $116,286 | $39,295 | $10,600 | 2 | $10,600 | $116,226 | $94,642 |
| 2023 | $40,058 | $-5,686 | $6,581 | — | — | — | $19,668 | $2,002 |
| 2022 | $52,325 | $207 | $14,568 | $13,000 | 4 | $13,000 | $479 | $2,924 |
| 2021 | $66,686 | $660 | $11,570 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $660 | $2,313 |
| 2020 | $27,596 | $754 | $1,536 | — | — | — | $754 | $1,344 |
| 2019 | $27,378 | $1,115 | $1,018,513 | $1,017,000 | 7 | — | $1,115 | $1,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGlothlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McGlothlin Foundation is led by Eric Oliver, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Oliver
President & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Caryl McGlothlin Parker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Danna McGlothlin Oliver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karyn McGlothlin Henley
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nita McGlothlin Rampey
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ralph D. Henley
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott F. Parker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tim S. Rampey
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cole Oliver
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melinda Wilson
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ray McGlothlin Jr. (2019–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 McGlothlin Foundation
How much does McGlothlin Foundation give each year?
McGlothlin Foundation gave $186K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
What is McGlothlin Foundation's typical grant size?
McGlothlin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,514, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McGlothlin Foundation give grants?
McGlothlin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (35%) and Iowa (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does McGlothlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on McGlothlin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non-Profit Religious" (7 grants).
Who are McGlothlin Foundation's largest grantees?
McGlothlin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abilene Christian University ($70,000), Art & Soul Nashville Inc ($45,000) and Pregancy Help Center of the Crossroads Area ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McGlothlin Foundation?
McGlothlin Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McGlothlin Foundation's EIN?
McGlothlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6061282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
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