The McCloy Foundation
The McCloy Foundation is a private foundation based in Gardendale, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $56,131 to organizations in several states, with each listed grant’s purpose described as “general purpose.”
The McCloy Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCloy Foundation gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,131
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,613
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,057,187
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The McCloy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing states that there is no formal application form or materials requirement and that applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mike Mccloy
Mailing address: 4850 Shady Grove Road, Gardendale, AL 35071
Phone: (806) 338-1886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McCloy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was America First Legal ($20K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (36%), Alabama (20%), Tennessee (20%), Colorado (18%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The McCloy Foundation gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $63K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Legal Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Mario Murillo Ministries Lafayette, TN | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Wild at Heart Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vicious Sports Academy Gardendale, AL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alabama Hunter-Jumper Association Chelsea, AL | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Central Baptist Church Mt Olive, AL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Paula White Ministries Apopka, FL | General Purpose | $1,050 |
| Katie Souza Ministries Marco Island, FL | General Purpose | $1,030 |
| House of Destiny Southbridge, MA | General Purpose | $1,027 |
| Global Prayer and Empowerment Center Woodway, TX | General Purpose | $1,024 |
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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 | $1,057,187 | $16,179 | $88,960 | $56,131 | 10 | $70,831 | $10,831 | $70,302 |
| 2024 | $1,122,968 | $434,989 | $63,895 | $48,100 | 6 | $51,100 | $422,994 | $53,645 |
| 2023 | $751,874 | $55,149 | $60,162 | $46,500 | 6 | $49,459 | $44,703 | $53,240 |
| 2022 | $756,887 | $34,289 | $75,881 | $61,000 | 6 | $64,173 | $18,513 | $56,730 |
| 2021 | $798,479 | $26,272 | $44,895 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $7,657 | $60,519 |
| 2020 | $817,102 | $-9,489 | $76,317 | $62,677 | 8 | — | $10,569 | $52,487 |
| 2019 | $902,921 | $30,066 | $30,223 | $1,760 | 2 | — | $20,280 | $50,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCloy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including ministries, a legal organization, a sports academy, a church, and an equestrian association. The Alabama Hunter-Jumper Association, which received $4,000, describes its mission as providing an environment that combines education and a fun show atmosphere, along with educational opportunities, a junior board, and scholarships for higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $56,131. Grant amounts ranged from $1,024 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants were $20,000 to America First Legal, $11,000 to Mario Murillo Ministries, and $10,000 to Wild at Heart. Other grants included $5,000 to Vicious Sports Academy, $4,000 to the Alabama Hunter-Jumper Association, and $2,000 to Central Baptist Church.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing says there are no formal application requirements, no submission deadline, and that applying organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael McCloy, Jamie McCloy, and Jacob Yamane as directors.
The McCloy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie McCloy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Michael McCloy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Jacob Yamane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Michael McCloy (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The McCloy Foundation
How much does The McCloy Foundation give each year?
The McCloy Foundation gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 6 grants.
What is The McCloy Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCloy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,613, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McCloy Foundation give grants?
The McCloy Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (20%) and Tennessee (20%).
Does The McCloy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCloy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCloy Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCloy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include America First Legal ($20,000), Mario Murillo Ministries ($11,000) and Wild at Heart ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McCloy Foundation?
The McCloy Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McCloy Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including ministries, a legal organization, a sports academy, a church, and an equestrian association. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCloy Foundation?
The 2023 filing states that there is no formal application form or materials requirement and that applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McCloy Foundation's EIN?
The McCloy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4729827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The McCloy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mccloy-foundation-morg_fa5f5b31d1bd48c4a8475a63455194d7
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