Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation
The Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports $842,000 in grants to 18 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation at a glance
In short: Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation gave $842K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $842,000
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,778
- -92.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,155,466
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Revolved ($200K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Minnesota recipients received 81% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Michigan 9%, Virginia 3%, New York 2%, and Iowa 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $842K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revolved Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $200,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $200,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MI | General Support | $75,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church Wayzata, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Chaska, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Folds of Honor Minnesota Wayzata, MN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Penfed Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rise and Shine Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,155,466 | $350,711 | $868,224 | $842,000 | 18 | $854,781 | $365,588 | $548,983 |
| 2024 | $8,673,976 | $325,380 | $656,104 | $621,000 | 1 | $638,338 | $354,020 | $531,520 |
| 2023 | $9,004,054 | $500,637 | $387,507 | $355,000 | 1 | $371,637 | $488,996 | $494,785 |
| 2022 | $8,893,062 | $446,089 | $1,095,679 | $1,050,000 | 1 | $1,072,554 | $430,089 | $521,339 |
| 2021 | $9,542,671 | $628,547 | $664,443 | $635,399 | 1 | $650,850 | $615,194 | $601,492 |
| 2020 | $9,578,563 | $438,159 | $675,173 | $628,500 | 1 | — | $425,838 | $544,372 |
| 2019 | $9,815,577 | $1,382,491 | $668,803 | $623,000 | 1 | — | $870,247 | $536,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $549K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including a college, an arboretum foundation, a church, and organizations involved in animal welfare, military appreciation, and other activities.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Dunwoody College of Technology says it builds opportunities for graduates to have successful careers and develop as leaders and entrepreneurs. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation says it supports charitable, plant-based scientific, and educational activities for the benefit of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Rise and Shine says it supports the community of Our Lady of Grace Senior High School in Ghana through education, partnerships, faith, and leadership. Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, and the Children’s Home Society of Minnesota says it helps children thrive and strengthens individual, family, and community life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $842,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. The filing lists grant purposes as general support.
The largest grants included $200,000 each to Revolved and Dunwoody College of Technology; $75,000 to Animal Humane Society; and $50,000 each to Wayzata Community Church, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, and Hillsdale College. Other listed grants included $35,000 to The Folds of Honor Minnesota; $25,000 each to Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund, The PenFed Foundation, and Rise and Shine; $20,000 each to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Start Reading Now. The foundation also gave $17,000 to Second Harvest Heartland and $5,000 to Children’s Home Society of Minnesota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roger McCabe as president, Nancy McCabe as secretary, and Suzanne Chochrek and Bill Gould as directors.
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation is led by Roger McCabe, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger McCabe
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Chochrek
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Gould
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy McCabe
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation
How much does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation give each year?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation gave $842K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $621K across 1 grant.
What is Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's typical grant size?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $46,778, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation give grants?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants), Wayzata, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's largest grantees?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Revolved ($200,000), Dunwoody College of Technology ($200,000) and Animal Humane Society ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $855K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $549K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a college, an arboretum foundation, a church, and organizations involved in animal welfare, military appreciation, and other activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's EIN?
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2990948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Roger & Nancy McCabe 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
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