McWilliams Family Foundation
McWilliams Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $430K.
McWilliams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McWilliams Family Foundation gave $140K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $70K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $140,000
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $2,864,005
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who McWilliams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was La Amistad Foundation - Lakewood Center ($90K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McWilliams Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2021) to $140K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Amistad Foundation - Lakewood Center Fern Park, FL | General Purposes | $90,000 |
| Central Catholic High School Pittsburgh, PA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,864,005 | $481,691 | $269,880 | $140,000 | 2 | $140,000 | $429,561 | $129,671 |
| 2025 | $2,652,194 | $333,640 | $244,062 | $130,000 | 2 | $130,000 | $115,832 | $129,308 |
| 2024 | $2,562,616 | $502,707 | $199,810 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,000 | $391,349 | $132,091 |
| 2023 | $2,261,767 | $-51,874 | $212,974 | $137,591 | 2 | $137,596 | $56,846 | $121,603 |
| 2022 | $2,525,488 | $1,333,718 | $126,664 | $105,000 | 3 | $105,000 | $855,086 | $139,231 |
| 2021 | $1,546,455 | $107,924 | $107,693 | $96,516 | 3 | — | $102,828 | $103,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McWilliams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McWilliams Family Foundation is led by Anne McWilliams, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anne McWilliams
President & Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra McLaren
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McWilliams
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peter Shrift
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ted McWilliams (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 McWilliams Family Foundation
How much does McWilliams Family Foundation give each year?
McWilliams Family Foundation gave $140K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $130K across 2 grants.
How large is McWilliams Family Foundation?
McWilliams Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does McWilliams Family Foundation operate?
McWilliams Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is McWilliams Family Foundation's EIN?
McWilliams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3072182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2026 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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