McInnis Family Foundation
The McInnis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in High Point, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $90,850, all to organizations in North Carolina; the listed grants were for program support.
McInnis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McInnis Family Foundation gave $91K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,850
- +73.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,571
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,091,948
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McInnis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2278, High Point, NC 27261
Phone: (336) 259-7320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McInnis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point ($35K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McInnis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $94K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point High Point, NC | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont High Point, NC | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Greensboro Science Center Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater High Point High Point, NC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Caldwell Academy Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $7,500 |
| High Point Chamber Foundation High Point, NC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Cone Health Philanthropy Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Family Service of High Point Foundation Jamestown, NC | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of High Point Theatre High Point, NC | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,091,948 | $112,155 | $105,269 | $90,850 | 12 | $90,850 | $100,995 | $101,903 |
| 2024 | $1,085,062 | $57,013 | $65,129 | $52,350 | 10 | $52,350 | $47,437 | $100,571 |
| 2023 | $1,093,178 | $50,155 | $105,115 | $94,350 | 8 | $94,350 | $42,342 | $71,482 |
| 2022 | $1,148,138 | $19,869 | $97,319 | $85,600 | 11 | $85,600 | $17,422 | $76,039 |
| 2021 | $1,225,588 | $41,663 | $64,398 | $52,850 | 9 | $52,850 | $32,533 | $84,633 |
| 2020 | $1,248,323 | $39,266 | $78,644 | $68,600 | 11 | — | $31,476 | $70,400 |
| 2019 | $1,287,701 | $43,358 | $66,383 | $57,100 | 10 | — | $27,448 | $67,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McInnis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 went to organizations working in areas including youth services, education, community development, health, and the arts. For example, United Way of Greater High Point describes its mission as bringing people, resources, and funding together to build strong communities and help children, families, and neighborhoods thrive. Caldwell Academy describes its mission as assisting parents, from a biblical perspective, by providing a classical and Christian education. Theatre Art Galleries says it provides visual art exhibits and educational experiences for community enrichment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $90,850. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $35,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Larger grants included $35,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point, $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont, and $10,000 each to Greensboro Science Center and United Way of Greater High Point. Other grants included $7,500 to Caldwell Academy and $5,000 to High Point Chamber Foundation. All listed grants were designated for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew W McInnis as president, Mollie M Hobbs as treasurer, and Lauren M Scheb as secretary.
McInnis Family Foundation is led by Matthew W. McInnis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew W. McInnis
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lauren M. Scheb
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mollie M. Hobbs
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 McInnis Family Foundation
How much does McInnis Family Foundation give each year?
McInnis Family Foundation gave $91K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 10 grants.
What is McInnis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McInnis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $7,571, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McInnis Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does McInnis Family Foundation give grants?
McInnis Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were High Point, NC (6 grants) and Greensboro, NC (5 grants).
Does McInnis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on McInnis Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are McInnis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McInnis Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point ($35,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont ($15,000) and Greensboro Science Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McInnis Family Foundation?
McInnis Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (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 McInnis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth services, education, community development, health, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McInnis Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McInnis Family Foundation's EIN?
McInnis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4471831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does McInnis 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). McInnis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcinnis-family-foundation-morg_e66ad6b026784815935a09bd3d780ed9
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