The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation
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
27
-15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+18.1% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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