The McArthur Charitable Foundation
The McArthur Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $550.
The McArthur Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The McArthur Charitable Foundation gave $550 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $550), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550
- -77.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $550
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $16,996
- +96.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McArthur Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of the City ($550).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The McArthur Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2023) to $2K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $550.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the City Franklin, TN | Mission Work | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,996 | $9,379 | $1,050 | $550 | 1 | $550 | — |
| 2024 | $8,667 | $9,544 | $2,900 | $2,400 | 4 | $2,900 | $105 |
| 2023 | $2,023 | $48 | $250 | $250 | 1 | $1,000 | $124 |
| 2022 | $2,975 | $5,000 | $2,025 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,025 | $3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McArthur Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alisha McArthur
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason McArthur
Foundation Manager
Trustee → Foundation Manager, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 McArthur Charitable Foundation
How much does The McArthur Charitable Foundation give each year?
The McArthur Charitable Foundation gave $550 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
How large is The McArthur Charitable Foundation?
The McArthur Charitable Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
Where does The McArthur Charitable Foundation operate?
The McArthur Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee, Texas.
What is The McArthur Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The McArthur Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6694528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The McArthur Charitable 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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