McPherson Family Foundation
McPherson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $18K.
McPherson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McPherson Family Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $685.625), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,485
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $686
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $32,760
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who McPherson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was KLRN Educational TV ($3K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KLRN Educational TV San Antonio, TX | Educational | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church San Antonio, TX | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Witte Museum San Antonio, TX | ARTS | $250 |
| Salvation Army San Antonio, TX | Charitable Donation | $200 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Donation | $200 |
| American Red Cross San Antonio, TX | Charitable Donation | $200 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable Donation | $100 |
| San Antonio Conservation Society San Antonio, TX | Charitable Donation | $35 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $32,760 | $18,539 | $8,367 | $5,485 | 8 | $18,064 | $2,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McPherson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McPherson Family Foundation is led by Jean Tl McPherson, President & Incorporator on the 2020 filing; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jean Tl McPherson
President & Incorporator
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020)
Douglas A. McPherson
Incorporator
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Jean L McPherson (President).
Frequently asked questions about McPherson Family Foundation
How much does McPherson Family Foundation give each year?
McPherson Family Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McPherson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McPherson Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $686, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McPherson Family Foundation give grants?
McPherson Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (6 grants).
Does McPherson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on McPherson Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (5 grants).
Who are McPherson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McPherson Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include KLRN Educational TV ($2,500), St Lukes Episcopal Church ($2,000) and Witte Museum ($250), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is McPherson Family Foundation?
McPherson Family Foundation reported $33K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
How much is McPherson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, McPherson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McPherson Family Foundation's EIN?
McPherson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2832964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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