The MacLaurin Foundation
The MacLaurin Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $74K.
The MacLaurin Foundation at a glance
In short: The MacLaurin Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,709,647
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The MacLaurin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Ridge School ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The MacLaurin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, CA | Direct donation to support educational institution. | $100,000 |
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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 | $1,709,647 | $79,842 | $110,770 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $74,072 | $85,587 |
| 2023 | $1,677,358 | $57,255 | $112,322 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $54,695 | $82,391 |
| 2022 | $1,590,373 | $-32,618 | $110,338 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $27,865 | $85,334 |
| 2021 | $1,907,641 | $59,578 | $109,388 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $59,578 | $100,406 |
| 2020 | $1,986,969 | $1,986,969 | — | — | — | — | — | $624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MacLaurin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The MacLaurin Foundation is led by Jesse L MacLaurin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse L MacLaurin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin MacLaurin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 MacLaurin Foundation
How much does The MacLaurin Foundation give each year?
The MacLaurin Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
How large is The MacLaurin Foundation?
The MacLaurin Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The MacLaurin Foundation operate?
The MacLaurin Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The MacLaurin Foundation's EIN?
The MacLaurin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4106670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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