The McCain Family Foundation
The McCain Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 42 grants totaling $45,648 to charitable organizations, including churches, advocacy organizations, and nonprofits working in areas such as homelessness, food access, and community services.
The McCain Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCain Family Foundation gave $46K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,648
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,087
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $878,344
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McCain Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2049 Century Park East 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (323) 634-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McCain Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Beach Christian Church ($7K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 190 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 56% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Rhode Island (18%), New York (9%), Washington, DC (5%), and Wisconsin (4%). The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states, including New Mexico and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The McCain Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 42 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach Christian Church San Diego, CA | General | $6,500 |
| Brady United Against Gun Violence Washington, DC | General | $1,909 |
| Freedom from Religion Madison, WI | General | $1,907 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,907 |
| Propublica New York, NY | General | $1,907 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | General | $1,907 |
| Open Arms Pregnancy Center Northridge, CA | General | $1,837 |
| Grace Baptist Church Santa Clarita, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Greater La Zoo Association Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,500 |
| First Christian Church of Burbank Burbank, CA | General | $1,250 |
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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 | $878,344 | $143,561 | $58,621 | $45,648 | 42 | $45,648 | $55,229 | $45,669 |
| 2023 | $773,419 | $103,197 | $49,769 | $41,730 | 44 | $41,730 | $26,795 | $39,931 |
| 2022 | $722,750 | $133,664 | $43,254 | $35,305 | 37 | $35,305 | $48,673 | $37,051 |
| 2021 | $633,444 | $130,887 | $45,082 | $37,670 | 36 | $37,670 | $34,510 | $37,668 |
| 2020 | $548,755 | $-3,312 | $38,037 | $31,815 | 31 | — | $12,208 | $31,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCain Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Amos House says it helps people move out of homelessness and poverty through services and programs, while the Rhode Island Community Food Bank says it works to improve quality of life by advancing solutions to hunger. Homeboy Industries describes its work as providing hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Other 2024 grantees included community libraries, a maritime museum, a university, and organizations focused on journalism and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $45,648. Grants ranged from $400 to $6,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $6,500 to Pacific Beach Christian Church in San Diego, California. Other notable grants included $1,909 each to Brady United Against Gun Violence, Freedom From Religion, Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles, ProPublica, and The Trevor Project; $1,837 to Open Arms Pregnancy Center; and $1,500 each to Grace Baptist Church and Greater LA Zoo Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lillian McCain, James McCain, Susan Tyssee, Laura Daly, and Valerie McCain as trustees.
The McCain Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James McCain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Daly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lillian McCain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Tyssee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valerie McCain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 McCain Family Foundation
How much does The McCain Family Foundation give each year?
The McCain Family Foundation gave $46K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 44 grants.
What is The McCain Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCain Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,087, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McCain Family Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The McCain Family Foundation give grants?
The McCain Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (18%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (10 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The McCain Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCain Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCain Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCain Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pacific Beach Christian Church ($6,500), Brady United Against Gun Violence ($1,909) and Freedom from Religion ($1,907), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McCain Family Foundation?
The McCain Family Foundation reported $878K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The McCain Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCain Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McCain Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCain Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4738541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McCain Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The McCain Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mccain-family-foundation-morg_627a157b321c44dca4c83a01d766d066
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