The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation

SIMPSONVILLE, KY EIN: 73-1519735 Website

The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1997, located in Simpsonville, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.6M

+6.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$405K

-0.4% YoY

Grant Count

-15.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+18.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation reported a distributable amount of $644K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants across education, human services, and animal welfare sectors. Recent grant activity shows:

Grant Range

** $2,000 to $50,000

How to Apply

** Does not accept unsolicited applications; operates on an invite-only basis

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $1.3M (64%)

District of Columbia $157K (8%)

Missouri $139K (7%)

Oklahoma $106K (5%)

New Jersey $96K (5%)

Illinois $36K (2%)

North Carolina $35K (2%)

South Carolina $35K (2%)

+12 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAshlandAtlantaBagdadBloomingtonBoliviaCentral IslipCharlestonCitraDallasEaglevilleElsberryFinchvilleFranklinGastoniaGladstoneHardwickHarlanHartselleHouston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets (2024): $10,644,376
Total assets (2023): $10,000,000
Total revenues (2024): $1,055,282
Total expenses (2024): $417,860
Investment income and dividends (2024): $195,062
Total liabilities: $0
Giving rate: Approximately 4.1% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,644,376	$10,006,954	$10,004,277
Revenue	$1,055,282	$427,961	$206,575
Expenses	$417,860	$425,284	$487,062
Qualifying Distributions	$406,000	$412,350	$478,050
Net Investment Income	$500,922	$369,903	$203,692
Distributable Amount	$643,516	$512,959	$508,407

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Red Cross ($50,000), Upside Therapeutic ($48,000), Green Hill Therapy ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$50,000
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM LEXINGTON, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
CASA OF THE RIVER REGION LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE LEXINGTON, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
FIELDSTONE FARM FOUNDATION INC ELSBERRY, MO	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$20,000
FOUNDING SONS MC INC CENTRAL ISLIP, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
GREEN HILL THERAPY LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$30,000
HORSESENSING INC SHELBYVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$20,000
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$250
JARRETT'S JOY CART OF LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mary Gaylord McClean is the founder and primary supporter of the foundation. McClean is an accomplished equestrian, horse breeder, and businesswoman. She holds a degree in art history from Boston University and serves as chief executive officer and president of Contemporary Signed Books and as an executive officer of Oklahoma Publishing Company. Her philanthropic interests align with her lifelong involvement in the equestrian community and broader charitable causes.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID O HOGAN	TRUSTEE	1	—
MARY GAYLORD MCCLEAN	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation?

The foundation makes grants across education, human services, and animal welfare sectors. Recent grant activity shows: • **Total giving (2024):** $404,750 across multiple grants • **Grant range:** $2,000 to $50,000 • **Median grant size:** $10,000 • **Number of grants (2024):** 10 grants documented; 31 grants in 2023 • **Application process:** Does not accept unsolicited applications; operates on an invite-only basis Recent grantees include: • Association of American Red Cross Retirees ($50,000)

Where does The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri.

What size grants does The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation award?

In 2024, The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $405K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation reported a distributable amount of $644K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation's EIN?

The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1519735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.