McVay Foundation
McVay Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In 2024, it made 67 grants totaling $1,042,000, most of them to organizations in Minnesota. The listed grants include support for arts, media, family services, food access, and other organizations; the foundation describes the grants’ purpose as general operation.
McVay Foundation at a glance
In short: McVay Foundation gave $1.0M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Minnesota. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,042,000
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,552
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,111,048
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (11 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (85% 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 McVay Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14820 Highway 7 200, Minnetonka, MN 55345-3630
Phone: (952) 230-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McVay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Orchestra ($95K). Together the top 10 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
333 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 316 grants of 333 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota organizations received 85% of the foundation’s grant dollars. The next-largest recipient-state shares were Kansas at 3%, and Illinois, Colorado, and Missouri at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McVay Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 67 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $754K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra Minneapolis, MN | General Operation | $95,000 |
| United Way of Greater Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | General Operation | $95,000 |
| Alia St. Paul, MN | General Operation | $90,000 |
| Way to Grow Minneapolis, MN | General Operation | $50,000 |
| The Family Partnership Minneapolis, MN | General Operation | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Roseville, MN | General Operation | $35,000 |
| Withall St Louis Park, MN | General Operation | $35,000 |
| MN Public Radio St. Paul, MN | General Operation | $30,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television St. Paul, MN | General Operation | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood St. Paul, MN | General Operation | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,111,048 | $1,538,743 | $1,153,328 | $1,042,000 | 67 | $1,049,056 | $1,430,796 | $1,022,709 |
| 2023 | $10,725,633 | $584,197 | $1,103,188 | $1,003,000 | 63 | $1,010,440 | $461,594 | $916,687 |
| 2022 | $11,281,894 | $305,062 | $972,527 | $871,000 | 63 | $882,406 | $349,597 | $944,416 |
| 2021 | $11,949,359 | $1,179,775 | $965,722 | $882,000 | 68 | $883,546 | $1,137,279 | $956,455 |
| 2020 | $11,735,306 | $632,245 | $912,841 | $754,100 | 72 | — | $586,874 | $803,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McVay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in several areas. For example, ALIA says it equips and transforms systems to create conditions for children and families to thrive. Way to Grow says it works with parents and communities so children in isolated families are born healthy, stay healthy, and are prepared for school. The Family Partnership describes its mission as building strong families, vital communities, and a better future for children, including supporting families experiencing deep poverty and trauma. Loaves and Fishes Too says it provides healthy meals to Minnesotans where need is greatest.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,042,000 across 67 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $95,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $95,000 each to Minnesota Orchestra and United Way of Greater Twin Cities; $90,000 to ALIA; $50,000 to Way to Grow; and $40,000 to The Family Partnership. Each was listed for general operation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Danita McVay as president, Mary McVay as treasurer, Sara McVay and T Todd McVay as directors, and Marcelle McVay as vice president/secretary.
McVay Foundation is led by Danita McVay, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danita McVay
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara McVay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
T. Todd McVay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcelle McVay
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary McVay
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 McVay Foundation
How much does McVay Foundation give each year?
McVay Foundation gave $1.0M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 63 grants.
What is McVay Foundation's typical grant size?
McVay Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,552, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McVay Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does McVay Foundation give grants?
McVay Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (28 grants), St. Paul, MN (12 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Leland, MI (2 grants).
Does McVay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McVay Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McVay Foundation's largest grantees?
McVay Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minnesota Orchestra ($95,000), United Way of Greater Twin Cities ($95,000) and Alia ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McVay Foundation?
McVay Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McVay Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in several areas. For example, ALIA says it equips and transforms systems to create conditions for children and families to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McVay Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McVay Foundation's EIN?
McVay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3311833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McVay Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McVay Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcvay-foundation-morg_5abfa679ec364f5e8e3a6d1baee7f9d9
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