Mclaughlin Family Foundation
The McLaughlin Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2004 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropy focused on grantmaking and community investment. Founded by Dave and Jean McLaughlin around their dining room table, the foundation has evolved into a significant funding organization in central Oklahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+77.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
+77.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to create change in central Oklahoma that helps disadvantaged children and families reach their full potential.
The foundation supports:
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, high-impact nonprofit agencies
- Preventative programs
- Organizations working to break negative cycles affecting children and families
- Start-up and operational expenses for nonprofits
The foundation emphasizes collaboration and community partnerships, recently shifting strategy to invest in "bigger, bolder community partnerships" rather than a larger number of smaller grants.
Grantmaking
Beyond grants, the foundation provides capacity building support to grantees, including hosting training "Lunch and Learns" throughout the year. Board members also serve on area boards and commissions to support community development.
Average Grant
amount: Approximately $78,000 (2022 data)
Review Cycle
Early October
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Central Oklahoma, primarily the Oklahoma City area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $24.5M
- Revenue: $1.47M
- Expenses: $3.79M
- Total Liabilities: $4.09k
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $25,007,827
- Total Giving: $1,899,308
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mclaughlin Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kelly Gray - CEO and founding board member of the McLaughlin Family Foundation. Gray is also a partner at Square Deal Capital and holds a marketing degree from UCO.
Dave McLaughlin - Co-founder of the foundation (passed away in July 2023). He co-founded Advance Food Company and built it into the nation's leading producer of value-added meat products.
Jean McLaughlin - Co-founder of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD PRESIDENT | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| AMY MCLAUGHLIN-GRAY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN | TREASURER | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| CHRISTINA MCLAUGHLIN | SECRETARY | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| TIM MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| BETH MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.58 | $5,000 |
| KELLY GRAY | CEO/BOARD MEMBER | 27.69 | $66,700 |
Contact Information
Address: 6824 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: 405-256-4199
Website: www.mclaughlinfamilyfoundation.org
EIN: 47-0945945
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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