The Macneal Foundation
The Macneal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $204K.
The Macneal Foundation at a glance
In short: The Macneal Foundation gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,000
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,778
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,719,287
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Macneal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warm an Loving Ministries ($80K). Together the top 9 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Macneal Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2022) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warm an Loving Ministries La Canada, CA | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Fund Lancaster, CA | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Legacy Baptist Chruch Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parents Television and Media Council Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pets Bring Joy Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Rescue Train Studio City, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Way Alliance Denton, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,719,287 | $227,951 | $204,769 | $178,000 | 9 | $179,688 | $204,286 | $133,325 |
| 2023 | $2,704,614 | $124,715 | $185,895 | $161,000 | 7 | $162,639 | $101,883 | $128,842 |
| 2022 | $2,597,427 | $66,434 | $161,687 | $135,000 | 8 | $136,666 | $30,512 | $134,322 |
| 2021 | $3,060,905 | $128,140 | $200,557 | $173,560 | 9 | $175,130 | $85,320 | $149,517 |
| 2020 | $2,988,448 | $72,776 | $194,022 | $152,000 | 6 | — | $21,731 | $139,887 |
| 2019 | $3,003,130 | $1,663,451 | $195,351 | $172,500 | 9 | — | $848,877 | $111,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macneal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Macneal Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Macneal
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Macneal
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Macneal Foundation
How much does The Macneal Foundation give each year?
The Macneal Foundation gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 7 grants.
What is The Macneal Foundation's typical grant size?
The Macneal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Macneal Foundation give grants?
The Macneal Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and District of Columbia (6%).
Does The Macneal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Macneal Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Macneal Foundation's largest grantees?
The Macneal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Warm an Loving Ministries ($80,000), Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Fund ($28,000) and Family Research Council ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Macneal Foundation?
The Macneal Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Macneal Foundation's EIN?
The Macneal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0557719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Macneal Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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