MCP Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Springfield, OH EIN: 82-2889215

MCP Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $32,600 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, community-service organizations, and a church.

MCP Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: MCP Foundation Inc gave $33K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$32,600
Grants made (2024)
15
Average grant
$2,173
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$899,603
-23.3% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Ohio (82% 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 MCP Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 430 W Parkwood Ave, Springfield, OH 45506
Phone: (937) 322-6199

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who MCP Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Clark State College: $4KClark State College$4KWorld Harvest Christian Church: $4KWorld Harvest Christian Church$4KSpringfield Soup Kitchen: $2KSpringfield Soup Kitchen$2KInterfaith Hospitality Network: $2KInterfaith Hospitality Network$2KSalvation Army: $2KSalvation Army$2KCharity Newsies: $2KCharity Newsies$2KLifted by Love: $2KLifted by Love$2KSecond Harvest Food Bank: $2KSecond Harvest Food Bank$2KCentral State University: $2KCentral State University$2KWilberforce University: $2KWilberforce University$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Clark State College ($4K). Together the top 10 received $24K.

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 12% to California, and 6% to Louisiana.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

SpringfieldColumbusHoumaWilberforceAkronLong BeachNorristownBarstowCanal WinchestGardenaMemphis

Is MCP Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K4 grants2019 5 grants2020 13 grants2021 6 grants2022 0 grants2023 15 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $33K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clark State College Springfield, OHSupports Student Tuition Books and Fees$4,000
World Harvest Christian Church Akron, OHDedication Service and Community Supplies Support$4,000
Springfield Soup Kitchen Springfield, OHCommunity Services Food Supplies$2,000
Interfaith Hospitality Network Springfield, OHHomeless Sheltermealsphone Access Clothing$2,000
Salvation Army Springfield, OHSupplies for Disaster Relief$2,000
Charity Newsies Columbus, OHClothing and School Supplies$2,000
Lifted by Love Houma, LABaby Supplies and Support for Unwed Mothers$2,000
Second Harvest Food Bank Springfield, OHFood Supplies$2,000
Central State University Wilberforce, OHScholarship Fund$2,000
Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OHScholarship Fund$2,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$899,603$-79,810$192,994$32,60015$160,394
2023$1,172,407$2,200$86,811——$85,112
2022$1,257,018$360,395$18,239$14,0006$4,239
2021$914,862$656,740$76,725$69,90013$76,635
2020$334,847$329,160$19,990$13,0005—
2019$15,677$25,000$10,623$5,1514—

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for student tuition, books, fees, and scholarships; food and clothing; homelessness services; disaster relief; community support; and supplies for a choir.

Among its grantees, Springfield Soup Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals to homeless people and others in need. Wilberforce University describes its mission as helping students prepare for roles including social change agents, entrepreneurs, and global citizens through rigorous intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $32,600. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000.

Notable 2024 grants included $4,000 each to Clark State College for student tuition, books, and fees, and World Harvest Christian Church for a dedication service and community supplies. Grants of $2,000 included awards to Springfield Soup Kitchen for food supplies, Interfaith Hospitality Network for shelter meals, phone access, and clothing, Salvation Army for disaster-relief supplies, Central State University and Wilberforce University for scholarship funds, and Lifted by Love for baby supplies and support for unwed mothers.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Pearl M Jones as president and CEO; Roger Dennis as vice president; Judith Gilbert as secretary; Charles Borden and Sandra Boyd as executive directors; and Dino Smith as treasurer.

MCP Foundation Inc is led by Pearl M. Jones, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Pearl M. Jones

    President & CEO

    Treasurer → President & CEO, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Borden

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Boyd

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Judith Gilbert

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Roger Dennis

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Dino Smith

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Phyllis Queen (2019–2021) — President & CEO

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.

Frequently asked questions about MCP Foundation Inc

How much does MCP Foundation Inc give each year?

MCP Foundation Inc gave $33K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is MCP Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

MCP Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,173, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MCP Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does MCP Foundation Inc give grants?

MCP Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Louisiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, OH (8 grants), Wilberforce, OH (2 grants) and Long Beach, CA (2 grants).

Does MCP Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on MCP Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are MCP Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

MCP Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clark State College ($4,000), World Harvest Christian Church ($4,000) and Springfield Soup Kitchen ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is MCP Foundation Inc?

MCP Foundation Inc reported $900K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What does MCP Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for student tuition, books, fees, and scholarships; food and clothing; homelessness services; disaster relief; community support; and supplies for a choir. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from MCP Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is MCP Foundation Inc's EIN?

MCP Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2889215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does MCP Foundation Inc 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

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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