McMahan Family Charitable Foundation
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hattiesburg, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $778K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $74K.
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: McMahan Family Charitable Foundation gave $137K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,084
- +120.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,847
- +157.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $778,109
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (53% 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 McMahan Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($65K). Together the top 6 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How McMahan Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $57K (2020) to $137K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Birmingham, AL | General Charitable Purposes | $65,034 |
| Pinebelt Community Foundation Hattiesburg, MS | General Charitable Purposes | $36,300 |
| Petal Children's Task Force Petal, MS | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts Hattiesburg, MS | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lauren Rogers Musem of Art Laurel, MS | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Heart Association Hattiesburg, MS | General Charitable Purposes | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778,109 | $79,828 | $143,321 | $137,084 | 6 | $137,084 | $73,591 |
| 2024 | $841,602 | $57,099 | $67,603 | $62,100 | 7 | $62,100 | $51,596 |
| 2023 | $852,106 | $25,696 | $90,802 | $81,450 | 4 | $81,450 | $20,889 |
| 2022 | $917,212 | $21,875 | $82,575 | $69,350 | 6 | $69,350 | $22,175 |
| 2021 | $977,912 | $122,816 | $77,347 | $64,200 | 6 | $64,200 | $109,669 |
| 2020 | $932,443 | $10,750 | $68,361 | $56,760 | 5 | — | $29,296 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation is led by Lynn B. McMahan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn B. McMahan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian McMahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine McMahan Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn B. McMahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about McMahan Family Charitable Foundation
How much does McMahan Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation gave $137K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 7 grants.
What is McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $22,847, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McMahan Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hattiesburg, MS (3 grants).
Does McMahan Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($65,034), Pinebelt Community Foundation ($36,300) and Petal Children's Task Force ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McMahan Family Charitable Foundation?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation reported $778K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $80K.
What is McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
McMahan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3022425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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