McLean J B Scholarship FD
McLean J B Scholarship FD is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes awards for students of Simsbury High School entering college.
McLean J B Scholarship FD at a glance
In short: McLean J B Scholarship FD gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -89.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,087
- Total assets
- $382,816
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to McLean J B Scholarship FD
- How to Apply
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Submit a written or verbal application through the Simsbury High School Scholarship Committee; the filing directs applicants to the director of school counseling for an application. Awards are restricted to students of Simsbury High School entering college.
- Review Cycle
- February 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- February 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Simsbury Hs Scholarship Committee
Mailing address: 34 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860) 658-0451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McLean J B Scholarship FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Connecticut ($4K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,933), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, an individual recipient, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Florida. Rhode Island accounted for 26% of grant dollars, Connecticut 25%, and Massachusetts 16%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How McLean J B Scholarship FD gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $13K (2023) to $19K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,684 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $2,344 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Scholarship | $2,175 |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | Scholarship | $1,508 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,933 |
| St Olaf College Northfield, MN | Scholarship | $1,087 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $1,087 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $182 |
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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 | $382,816 | $40,096 | $23,838 | $15,000 | 10 | $20,259 | $37,312 | $22,436 |
| 2024 | $366,153 | $36,420 | $22,387 | $14,337 | 1 | $18,501 | $32,194 | $20,679 |
| 2023 | $352,504 | $11,183 | $20,728 | $12,996 | 1 | $17,386 | $6,632 | $18,880 |
| 2022 | $362,182 | $-7,455 | $27,961 | $18,925 | 1 | $22,715 | $4,042 | $19,380 |
| 2021 | $397,622 | $82,317 | $26,408 | $17,935 | 1 | $22,239 | $77,957 | $21,536 |
| 2020 | $334,153 | $28,124 | $21,390 | $14,592 | 1 | — | $24,854 | $18,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McLean J B Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants are designated for scholarships. Among the recipients, Bryant University describes its mission as educating and inspiring students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character. St. Olaf College says it challenges students in the liberal arts, faith and values, and meaningful vocation. These are grantee descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $15,000. Grant amounts ranged from $182 to $3,684, with a median of $1,087. The largest grants went to the University of Connecticut ($3,684), the University of Massachusetts ($2,344), Providence College ($2,175), and Bryant University ($1,508); each was for a scholarship.
The filing says applications may be written or verbal and directs applicants to contact the director of school counseling for an application. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as a former trustee.
McLean J B Scholarship FD's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Former Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2020) (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Bank of America (Former Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about McLean J B Scholarship FD
How much does McLean J B Scholarship FD give each year?
McLean J B Scholarship FD gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
What is McLean J B Scholarship FD's typical grant size?
McLean J B Scholarship FD's median grant in 2025 was $1,087, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McLean J B Scholarship FD give grants?
McLean J B Scholarship FD's top state is Rhode Island, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (25%) and Massachusetts (16%).
Does McLean J B Scholarship FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on McLean J B Scholarship FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are McLean J B Scholarship FD's largest grantees?
McLean J B Scholarship FD's largest 2025 grantees include University of Connecticut ($3,684), University of Massachusetts ($2,344) and Providence College ($2,175), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,933), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McLean J B Scholarship FD?
McLean J B Scholarship FD reported $383K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 McLean J B Scholarship FD fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants are designated for scholarships. Among the recipients, Bryant University describes its mission as educating and inspiring students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McLean J B Scholarship FD?
Submit a written or verbal application through the Simsbury High School Scholarship Committee; the filing directs applicants to the director of school counseling for an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McLean J B Scholarship FD's EIN?
McLean J B Scholarship FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6032660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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