Monica McCain Foundation
Monica McCain Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waukesha, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K.
Monica McCain Foundation at a glance
In short: Monica McCain Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,262
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,252
- Median grant
- $455
- Total assets
- $1,074
- -39.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Monica McCain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waukesha North High School ($10K). Together the top 5 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Monica McCain Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha North High School Waukesha, WI | For the use of the booster club however needed | $10,032 |
| University Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI | In support of the la crosse team for equipment | $526 |
| Waukesha South Waukesha, WI | For the use of the booster club however needed | $455 |
| Penguins Volleyball Waukesha, WI | For Use of the Team to Purchase Equipment | $132 |
| Kim Lyman Waukesha, WI | For a Local Baseball Team for Equipment | $117 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,074 | $24,059 | $24,759 | $11,262 | 5 | $11,262 | — |
| 2024 | $1,774 | $52,059 | $52,059 | — | — | — | $87 |
| 2023 | $2,009 | $37,787 | $35,778 | — | — | $9,048 | $123 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monica McCain Foundation is led by Monica McCain, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica McCain
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Monica McCain Foundation
How much does Monica McCain Foundation give each year?
Monica McCain Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Monica McCain Foundation's typical grant size?
Monica McCain Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $455, and its average grant was $2,252, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Monica McCain Foundation give grants?
Monica McCain Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waukesha, WI (4 grants).
Does Monica McCain Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Monica McCain Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Monica McCain Foundation's largest grantees?
Monica McCain Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Waukesha North High School ($10,032), University Wisconsin La Crosse ($526) and Waukesha South ($455), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Monica McCain Foundation?
Monica McCain Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is Monica McCain Foundation's EIN?
Monica McCain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1903717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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