McLaughlin Family Foundation
The McLaughlin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It supports work in central Oklahoma to help disadvantaged children and families reach their full potential, with grants directed to innovative, entrepreneurial, high-impact nonprofit agencies.
McLaughlin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McLaughlin Family Foundation gave $3.4M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Oklahoma. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,375,062
- +77.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,742
- +77.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $24,482,927
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McLaughlin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are considered by invitation only. Its website invites organizations with a new organization or especially creative project to share ideas. The filing says applications are by invitation and identifies Kelly Gray as the contact for application information. Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) or educational entities providing services in central Oklahoma.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that grant application deadlines are typically in early October, with decisions made in December each year.
- Deadline
- The filing states that grant application deadlines are typically in early October, with decisions made in December…
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Gray
Mailing address: 6824 N Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 256-4199
Website: https://mclaughlinfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from McLaughlin Family Foundation
Who McLaughlin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fields and Futures Foundation ($675K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 121 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports services in central Oklahoma and describes its grantmaking as primarily in the Oklahoma City area. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McLaughlin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $164K; repeat grants $143K. How we count
Medians: $58K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 853% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 264% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2021) to $4.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fields and Futures Foundation Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $675,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Pivot Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $325,000 |
| Because We Care Philanthropy Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $299,000 |
| Cleats for Kids Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Non Profts Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $130,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Angels Foster Family Network OKC Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Halo Project Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,482,927 | $1,473,698 | $3,794,928 | $3,375,062 | 23 | $3,545,933 | $1,885,924 | $1,342,870 |
| 2023 | $25,007,827 | $2,188,878 | $2,202,229 | $1,899,308 | 23 | $2,076,536 | $2,211,950 | $1,134,570 |
| 2022 | $24,552,432 | $215,412 | $1,972,126 | $1,562,683 | 20 | $1,711,162 | $466,120 | $1,252,336 |
| 2021 | $30,301,907 | $1,877,487 | $648,230 | $354,291 | 12 | $454,546 | $2,013,746 | $1,417,261 |
| 2020 | $27,521,764 | $778,146 | $4,522,110 | $4,287,659 | 43 | — | $692,783 | $3,332,043 |
| 2019 | $30,367,817 | $-121,618 | $1,788,129 | $1,389,698 | 45 | — | $54,401 | $1,383,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McLaughlin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to create change in central Oklahoma that helps disadvantaged children and families reach their full potential. It supports innovative, entrepreneurial, high-impact nonprofit agencies, and says grants are generally for start-up or operational expenses and often require a match from other funding sources. The foundation also provides capacity-building support, including training for grantees.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Pivot describes its services as including counseling, support for homeless youth, education and vocational services, and prevention, intervention, and diversion. The Oklahoma City Police Athletic League describes its work as juvenile crime prevention through educational and sporting programs, primarily in high-risk neighborhoods. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $3,375,062. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $675,000, with a median of $90,000. Its largest reported grants included $675,000 to Fields and Futures Foundation, $500,000 to Oklahoma City Community Foundation, $325,000 to Pivot, $299,000 to Because We Care Philanthropy, and $200,000 each to Cleats for Kids and Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean McLaughlin as board president, Amy McLaughlin-Gray as vice president, Robert McLaughlin as treasurer, Christina McLaughlin as secretary, and Tim McLaughlin, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Beth McLaughlin, and Kelly Gray as board members. The foundation’s website identifies Kelly Gray as its CEO and a founding board member.
McLaughlin Family Foundation is led by Kelly Gray, CEO & Board Member on every filing since 2019; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Gray
CEO & Board Member
On filings since 2019
27.7 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $67K (2024)
Jean McLaughlin
Board President
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Amy McLaughlin-Gray
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Beth McLaughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Christina McLaughlin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Robert McLaughlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Tim McLaughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David McLaughlin (2019–2023) — Co-Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Kelly Gray (CEO/Board Member). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McLaughlin Family Foundation
How much does McLaughlin Family Foundation give each year?
McLaughlin Family Foundation gave $3.4M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 23 grants.
What is McLaughlin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McLaughlin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $146,742, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McLaughlin Family Foundation that year got $164K on average.
Where does McLaughlin Family Foundation give grants?
McLaughlin Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (20 grants) and Edmond, OK (2 grants).
Does McLaughlin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McLaughlin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McLaughlin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McLaughlin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fields and Futures Foundation ($675,000), Oklahoma City Community Foundation ($500,000) and Pivot ($325,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McLaughlin Family Foundation?
McLaughlin Family Foundation reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McLaughlin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to create change in central Oklahoma that helps disadvantaged children and families reach their full potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McLaughlin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are considered by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McLaughlin Family Foundation's EIN?
McLaughlin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0945945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does McLaughlin 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McLaughlin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mclaughlin-family-foundation-morg_fc335a3bc48c48cd979b4c191d7ab0ba
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