The McCall Family Foundation
The McCall Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The McCall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCall Family Foundation gave $101K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,875
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,760
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,087,328
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (45% 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 McCall Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Academy Drive Suite 130, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 267-0241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McCall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Williams College ($30K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 130 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (45%), Massachusetts (31%), Illinois (16%), California (3%), and Connecticut (3%), according to the reported state distribution.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The McCall Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 $101K (2024) to $193K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| MCA Denver Denver, CO | General Charitable | $25,500 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Cicago, IL | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lab to Combat Human Trafficking Denver, CO | General Charitable | $10,676 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT | General Charitable | $2,579 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Dairy Arts Center Boulder Boulder, CO | General Charitable | $1,620 |
| School Year Abroad North Andover, MA | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cate School Carpentaria, CA | General Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,087,328 | $274,398 | $175,880 | $100,875 | 13 | $180,011 | $229,533 | $189,000 |
| 2023 | $1,988,810 | $70,534 | $220,067 | $166,776 | 30 | $218,469 | $40,285 | $174,156 |
| 2022 | $2,138,343 | $-42,443 | $241,281 | $193,433 | 33 | $228,984 | $15,451 | $181,262 |
| 2021 | $2,422,067 | $30,784 | $138,144 | $123,150 | 26 | $146,483 | $30,043 | $192,884 |
| 2020 | $2,529,427 | $-116,744 | $111,865 | $103,350 | 28 | — | $35,657 | $173,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Breakthrough Urban Ministries describes its work as partnering with people to build connections, develop skills, and open opportunities, with a hyperlocal focus in Chicago’s Garfield Park. The University of Denver describes itself as a higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. School Year Abroad says it provides high school students opportunities to study in Spain, Italy, or France while earning U.S. graduation credits. Family Action Network describes its work as connecting parents, educators, and professionals through collaborative programming. Cate School says it educates high school students through scholarship and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $100,875. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,500. Among its largest reported grants were $30,000 to Williams College, $25,500 to MCA Denver, $15,000 to Breakthrough Urban Ministries, $10,676 to Lab to Combat Human Trafficking, and $7,500 to the University of Denver. All are listed with the purpose “general charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew B. McCall is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The McCall Family Foundation is led by Matthew B. McCall, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew B. McCall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 McCall Family Foundation
How much does The McCall Family Foundation give each year?
The McCall Family Foundation gave $101K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $167K across 30 grants.
What is The McCall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCall Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,760, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McCall Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The McCall Family Foundation give grants?
The McCall Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does The McCall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCall Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCall Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Williams College ($30,000), MCA Denver ($25,500) and Breakthrough Urban Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McCall Family Foundation?
The McCall Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (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 McCall Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCall Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McCall Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7089446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McCall 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The McCall Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mccall-family-foundation-morg_8a531852f9a04c3ba911535e6799384c
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