The George C and Esther Ann McFarland
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It made 10 grants totaling $233,000 in 2025 to charitable organizations, all of which were in Pennsylvania.
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland at a glance
In short: The George C and Esther Ann McFarland gave $233K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,300
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,876,973
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The George C and Esther Ann McFarland
- 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: Co Ftci Of Pa 5 Radnor Ctr 450, Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 975-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George C and Esther Ann McFarland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Committee of 1926 Historic Strawberry Mansion ($50K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 53 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George C and Esther Ann McFarland open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2021) to $233K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of 1926 Historic Strawberry Mansion Philadelphia, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $50,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $50,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Bryn Mawr, PA | $20,000 for graduate medical education program$20,000 for community health and outreach program | $40,000 |
| Historic Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | To support historic philadelphia inc.'s once upon a nation storytelling, including judge lewis and his historic contributions to the abolitionist movement | $25,000 |
| The Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | For Declaration's Journey Exhibit | $25,000 |
| Wistar Institute Philadelphia, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $25,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $7,500 |
| Natural Lands Trust Media, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $7,500 |
| American Swedish Historical Museum Philadelphia, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $1,500 |
| Historical Society of Montgomery County Norristown, PA | For Highest Priority Needs | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,876,973 | $286,173 | $261,633 | $233,000 | 10 | $244,347 | $275,422 | $247,038 |
| 2024 | $2,852,825 | $350,716 | $230,814 | $208,000 | 12 | $218,754 | $340,634 | $231,381 |
| 2023 | $2,730,131 | $220,186 | $215,222 | $193,000 | 11 | $202,770 | $211,363 | $208,936 |
| 2022 | $2,725,939 | $290,814 | $258,492 | $233,000 | 10 | $243,257 | $281,197 | $216,722 |
| 2021 | $2,695,935 | $311,820 | $203,889 | $183,000 | 10 | $193,863 | $301,794 | $235,282 |
| 2020 | $2,588,689 | $31,142 | $221,863 | $199,000 | 8 | — | $64,961 | $202,820 |
| 2019 | $2,778,238 | $191,103 | $222,320 | $200,500 | 8 | — | $182,410 | $191,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George C and Esther Ann McFarland reported a distributable amount of $247K 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
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, history and cultural education, health care, maternal and family wellbeing, conservation, and medical research. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Among the grantees, Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and working to end hunger. Historic Philadelphia Inc. says it makes the nation’s history relevant through interpretation, interaction, and education. Maternity Care Coalition says it works to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for young children. The Historical Society of Montgomery County describes its mission as preserving, interpreting, and promoting the county’s history and educating the public.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $233,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards were $50,000 each to the Committee of 1926 Historic Strawberry Mansion and Philabundance. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, $25,000 each to Historic Philadelphia Inc., the Museum of the American Revolution, and the Wistar Institute, and $7,500 to Maternity Care Coalition and Natural Lands Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: George C McFarland Jr, Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of PA, Megan McFarland Krouse, George C McFarland III, and Elizabeth A McFarland.
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fiduciary Trust Company Intl Of PA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Elizabeth A. McFarland
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George C. McFarland III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George C. McFarland Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McFarland Krouse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Megan D. McFarland (2019) — Trustee
- Former: The Pennsylvania Trust CO (2019) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of PA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The George C and Esther Ann McFarland
How much does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland give each year?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland gave $233K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $208K across 12 grants.
What is The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's typical grant size?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland give grants?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Highest Priority Needs" (7 grants).
Who are The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's largest grantees?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's largest 2025 grantees include Committee of 1926 Historic Strawberry Mansion ($50,000), Philabundance ($50,000) and Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George C and Esther Ann McFarland?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (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 George C and Esther Ann McFarland fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, history and cultural education, health care, maternal and family wellbeing, conservation, and medical research. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George C and Esther Ann McFarland?
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 The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's EIN?
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2060511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland 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 14, 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 May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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