The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Virginia. It made 14 grants totaling $255,199 in 2024, supporting organizations working in areas including conservation, community life, animal welfare, and equestrian competition.
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,199
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,229
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,021,869
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% 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 The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that applications should be submitted in writing and include information about the charitable cause. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing states that there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Anna Mcwane
Mailing address: PO Box 168, Middleburg, VA 20118
Phone: (540) 270-0206
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African Parks Foundation of America ($168K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 89 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Virginia, 8% to Alabama, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $220K (2023) to $335K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | General Support | $168,429 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Conservation Action Fund | $20,000 |
| UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE sHOW INC Upperville, VA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Family Medicine Gifts | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Uset Foundation Gladstone, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Middleburg Community Center Middleburg, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Avery County Linville, NC | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Middleburg Humane Foundation Marshall, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,021,869 | $280,256 | $330,611 | $255,199 | 14 | $255,199 | $204,764 | $384,039 |
| 2023 | $6,073,816 | $37,339 | $290,175 | $219,770 | 20 | $219,770 | $103,257 | $347,412 |
| 2022 | $6,328,688 | $115,336 | $405,718 | $296,770 | 17 | $296,770 | $79,433 | $375,071 |
| 2021 | $6,620,925 | $2,466,141 | $450,595 | $335,389 | 16 | $335,389 | $2,337,542 | $319,081 |
| 2020 | $4,320,992 | $3,013,941 | $291,761 | $260,000 | 22 | — | $2,895,233 | $114,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Rainforest Trust says it works to save endangered wildlife and protect the planet by creating rainforest reserves; Middleburg Humane Foundation says it provides safe, sanitary conditions and protection for animals through community outreach; and Middleburg Community Center says it provides cultural, educational, and social activities for the Middleburg community. Other 2024 recipients included an equestrian show, an affordable-housing organization, and a conservation organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $255,199. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $168,429, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $168,429 to African Parks Foundation of America for general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Rainforest Trust for its Conservation Action Fund; $10,000 to Upperville Colt & Horse Show for a capital campaign; and $10,000 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham for family medicine gifts. Grants of $5,000 included support for the University of Pennsylvania, USET Foundation, Middleburg Community Center, YWCA of Central Alabama, YMCA of Avery County, Middleburg Humane Foundation, Windy Hill Foundation, and Fauna & Flora International USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anna McWane is listed as president and secretary on the 2024 filing.
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation is led by ANNA McWANE, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
ANNA McWANE
President & Secretary
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 The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation
How much does The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 20 grants.
What is The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,229, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Alabama (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants), Warrenton, VA (2 grants) and Middleburg, VA (2 grants).
Does The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include African Parks Foundation of America ($168,429), Rainforest Trust ($20,000) and UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE sHOW INC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that applications should be submitted in writing and include information about the charitable cause. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Anna McWane Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1826355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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