The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $424K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $8K.
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for at a glance
In short: The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,875
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $423,840
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Idyllwild Summer Concerts ($5K). Together the top 8 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $27K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild Summer Concerts Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Animal Guardians Horse Rescue Inc Simi Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hawks Aloft Inc Albuquerque, NM | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends Inc Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Idyllwild Help Center Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Abandoned Terrier Rescue Assoc Inc Somis, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mountain Disaster Preparedness Group Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $423,840 | $9,364 | $37,545 | $23,000 | 8 | $34,800 | $7,769 | $42,241 |
| 2023 | $452,021 | $33,886 | $45,047 | $27,000 | 9 | $39,516 | $41,062 | $35,606 |
| 2022 | $463,182 | $12,629 | $40,502 | $23,015 | 8 | $33,056 | $20,639 | $36,146 |
| 2021 | $491,055 | $51,737 | $29,766 | $11,000 | 5 | $23,138 | $57,986 | $40,605 |
| 2020 | $469,084 | $34,013 | $34,018 | $20,200 | 9 | — | $59,823 | $30,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for is led by Linda A McCaughin, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda A McCaughin
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 McCaughin Mountain Foundation for
How much does The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for give each year?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's typical grant size?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for give grants?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Idyllwild, CA (5 grants).
Does The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's largest grantees?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's largest 2024 grantees include Idyllwild Summer Concerts ($5,000), Animal Guardians Horse Rescue Inc ($4,000) and Hawks Aloft Inc ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for reported $424K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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 is The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's EIN?
The McCaughin Mountain Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3322317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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