The McBay Charitable Trust
The McBay Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $63.
The McBay Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The McBay Charitable Trust gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,000
- -78.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,476
- -48.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 McBay Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Jesuit Academy ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McBay Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $66K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | General Use by Qualified Organization | $3,000 |
| Freshfarm Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,476 | $63 | $5,200 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $63 | — |
| 2024 | $10,613 | $233 | $20,159 | $18,650 | 8 | $18,650 | $224 | — |
| 2023 | $30,539 | $617 | $50,807 | $48,300 | 10 | $48,300 | $617 | — |
| 2022 | $80,729 | $20,022 | $67,180 | $65,750 | 17 | $65,750 | $478 | — |
| 2021 | $127,887 | $74,357 | $48,836 | $47,750 | 13 | $47,750 | $357 | $205 |
| 2020 | $102,366 | $57,523 | $44,771 | $42,500 | 12 | — | $763 | $4,833 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McBay Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lara E. Ramsey
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew W. McBay
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon H. McBay
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 McBay Charitable Trust
How much does The McBay Charitable Trust give each year?
The McBay Charitable Trust gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
How large is The McBay Charitable Trust?
The McBay Charitable Trust reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63.
Where does The McBay Charitable Trust operate?
The McBay Charitable Trust has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia.
What is The McBay Charitable Trust's EIN?
The McBay Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1549415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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