The Maclean Charitable Foundation
The MacLean Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions to various charitable organizations and gives only to preselected organizations.
The Maclean Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maclean Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,225
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,352
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $9,630
- +44.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% 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 Maclean Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 519, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 999-6403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maclean Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SNP Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Massachusetts (57%), New Jersey (31%), Rhode Island (9%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maclean Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $650. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $25K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SNP Foundation Freehold, NJ | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Other Contributions of Less Than 500 Paid to Each Group New Bedford, MA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $4,975 |
| Lucy's Hearth Middletown, RI | To Help Futher Their Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Health at Home VNA Fairhaven, MA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| A Safe Place Inc Nantuckt, MA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $750 |
| Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame Fairhaven, MA | To Help Futher Their Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Nantucket Atheneum Nantucket, MA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | To Help Futher Their Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Harvey Foundation Inc Nantucket, MA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,630 | $21,090 | $18,139 | $16,225 | 12 | $16,225 | $19,092 |
| 2024 | $6,679 | $22,178 | $17,910 | $16,815 | 19 | $16,815 | $20,445 |
| 2023 | $2,411 | $13,050 | $21,580 | $20,615 | 11 | $20,615 | — |
| 2022 | $10,941 | $12,033 | $18,465 | $17,500 | 15 | $17,500 | — |
| 2021 | $17,373 | $25,000 | $20,065 | $19,100 | 14 | $19,100 | — |
| 2020 | $12,438 | $20,003 | $26,285 | $25,090 | 19 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to various charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault, public library services, scholarships and assistance for families in need, and higher education.
For example, Lucy’s Hearth says it helps families experiencing homelessness overcome barriers to self-sufficiency through holistic programs and services. A Safe Place says it works to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault in the Nantucket community. The Nantucket Atheneum says it provides public library services to year-round and seasonal residents. The Harvey Foundation says it awards scholarships and helps families in need in Nantucket. Salve Regina University says it seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice through teaching and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $16,225. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $500.
The largest listed grant was $5,000 to SNP Foundation in Freehold, New Jersey. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Lucy’s Hearth and $1,000 to Southcoast Health at Home VNA; $750 to A Safe Place; and $500 each to the Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame, Nantucket Atheneum, Tufts Medical Center, Harvey Foundation, Salve Regina University, St Cecelia Parish, and TAPS. The filing also lists $4,975 in contributions of less than $500 paid to each group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Q MacLean Jr and Mary Jane MacLean as trustees.
The Maclean Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Jane Maclean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Q. Maclean Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Maclean Charitable Foundation
How much does The Maclean Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 19 grants.
What is The Maclean Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,352, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maclean Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Maclean Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairhaven, MA (2 grants) and Nantucket, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Maclean Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SNP Foundation ($5,000), Other Contributions of Less Than 500 Paid to Each Group ($4,975) and Lucy's Hearth ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maclean Charitable Foundation?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does The Maclean Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to various charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maclean Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maclean Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Maclean Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3493004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Maclean Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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