McPherson Family Foundation
McPherson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $395K.
McPherson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McPherson Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $279K), top state Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,507,395
- +1467.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $278,599
- +1467.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $194,250
- Total assets
- $19,749,315
- +32.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who McPherson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Children of the Nile ($985K). Together the top 9 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How McPherson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 224376% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 366% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children of the Nile Denver, CO | To fight poverty and cultivate hope for future generations in uganda. | $984,600 |
| Second Mile Haiti Tucson, AZ | To create meaningful change for women, children and communities in haiti through healthcare, education and community-building projects. | $515,530 |
| Asone Ministries Sioux Falls, SD | To empower ugandans to cultivate transofrmation in their rural communities. | $287,500 |
| Worldwide Orphans New York, NY | To support the education and holistic wellbeing of children in underserved communities. | $230,000 |
| Schools for Salone Seattle, WA | To Expand Educaiton in Sierra Leone. | $194,250 |
| A Hope for Children Alexandria, VA | To provide support services to ethiopian orphans infected with hiv. | $150,000 |
| Mile High United Way Denver, CO | To Support Families Across Metro Denver. | $120,000 |
| Almost Home Brighton, CO | To prevent and confront homelessness to ensure that it is rare, brief or one time. | $16,515 |
| The Gathering Place Denver, CO | To provide low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people and children facing homelessness and instability. | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,749,315 | $7,452,042 | $2,579,155 | $2,507,395 | 9 | $2,507,395 | $395,042 | $685,910 |
| 2022 | $14,933,428 | $15,116,750 | $230,082 | $160,003 | 9 | $160,003 | — | $63,803 |
| 2021 | $46,760 | $80,000 | $75,554 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | — | $1,705 |
| 2020 | $42,314 | $2,078,000 | $69,042 | $1,117 | 2 | — | — | $1,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McPherson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $686K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McPherson Family Foundation is led by J. Mark McPherson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
J. Mark McPherson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Brady
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim L. McPherson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 McPherson Family Foundation
How much does McPherson Family Foundation give each year?
McPherson Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $160K across 9 grants.
What is McPherson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McPherson Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $194,250, and its average grant was $278,599, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McPherson Family Foundation give grants?
McPherson Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (21%) and South Dakota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does McPherson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on McPherson Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McPherson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McPherson Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Children of the Nile ($984,600), Second Mile Haiti ($515,530) and Asone Ministries ($287,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is McPherson Family Foundation?
McPherson Family Foundation reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $686K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McPherson Family Foundation's EIN?
McPherson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2378383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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