The McCart Family Foundation Inc
The McCart Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Grande, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $362,500 to charitable organizations in five states.
The McCart Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The McCart Family Foundation Inc gave $363K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Georgia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,500
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,893
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,155,536
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McCart Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 518, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (404) 256-1606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McCart Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UGA Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia (57%), Louisiana (17%), Kentucky (11%), Florida (11%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McCart Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2022) to $363K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Recovery Cafe Lexington Lexington, KY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America North Louisiana Shreveport, LA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hope Inc Duluth, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of North Louisiana & Arkansas Shreveport, LA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Thrive Community Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facilities Shreveport, LA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries Inc Wilmington, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lekotek of Georgia Tucker, GA | General Support | $12,500 |
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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 | $6,155,536 | $249,086 | $453,885 | $362,500 | 14 | $371,040 | $192,511 | $373,257 |
| 2024 | $6,360,335 | $183,760 | $404,150 | $335,500 | 13 | $340,301 | $121,911 | $345,228 |
| 2023 | $6,580,725 | $-44,238 | $415,767 | $359,050 | 15 | $363,529 | $135,113 | $338,664 |
| 2022 | $7,040,730 | $141,383 | $237,049 | $180,603 | 11 | $182,478 | $134,205 | $359,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCart Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $373K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include recovery support, health care, services for people with disabilities, assistance to families in need, and support for children and families coping with bereavement. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $362,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest listed awards included $150,000 to UGA Foundation for general support; $30,000 to Recovery Cafe Lexington for general support; $25,000 each to Boca Grande Health Clinic and Volunteers of America North Louisiana for general support; and $20,000 each to Hope Inc and Ronald McDonald House of North Louisiana & Arkansas for general support. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Thrive Community, Holy Angels Residential Facilities, and Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries; $12,500 to Lekotek of Georgia; and $10,000 each to Amen House and GICIA.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. Recovery Cafe Lexington says it provides a welcoming, community-driven place for people in recovery to connect and heal. Boca Grande Health Clinic says it operates a health care clinic and provides 24/7 physician availability on a barrier island. Thrive Community says it creates meaningful jobs and a sense of belonging for adults with special needs. Lekotek of Georgia says it provides play, technology, and resources to support children with disabilities. Amen House says it assists disadvantaged families with basic and emergency needs, while Kate’s Club says it supports children, families, and young adults facing the death of someone important to them.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shema McCart as president, Jeffrey McCart as secretary, Jordan McCart as treasurer, and Gabriel Guerra as director.
The McCart Family Foundation Inc is led by Shema McCart, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shema McCart
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Guerra
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey McCart
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan McCart
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/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 McCart Family Foundation Inc
How much does The McCart Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc gave $363K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $336K across 13 grants.
What is The McCart Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,893, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McCart Family Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The McCart Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (3 grants) and Boca Grande, FL (3 grants).
Does The McCart Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCart Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCart Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UGA Foundation ($150,000), Recovery Cafe Lexington ($30,000) and Boca Grande Health Clinic ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McCart Family Foundation Inc?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $373K (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 McCart Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include recovery support, health care, services for people with disabilities, assistance to families in need, and support for children and families coping with bereavement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCart Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 McCart Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The McCart Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3975280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The McCart Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The McCart Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mccart-family-foundation-inc-morg_5f1889a052554d7aa6de1edc2448acd2
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