The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dalton, Georgia. Its stated purpose is to make charitable contributions to local charities.
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc gave $112K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,550
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,312
- +51.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $546,732
- -17.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% 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 McDaniel Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts verbal or written requests with proof of exempt status; the filing lists Wayne McDaniel as the contact and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Wayne Mcdaniel
Mailing address: PO Box 33, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 695-2110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ga Northwestern Technical College ($55K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 123 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 2% to California, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia. The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting local charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 122% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ga Northwestern Technical College Dalton, GA | Charitable Contribution | $55,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Chatsworth Chatsworth, GA | Charitable Contribution | $14,200 |
| Dalton State College Dalton, GA | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Spring Place School Chatsworth, GA | Charitable Contribution | $6,200 |
| First United Methodist Chatsworth Chatsworth, GA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Gideons International Chatsworth, GA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Dalton, GA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Murray County Next Steps Chatsworth, GA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $546,732 | $-4,394 | $112,803 | $111,550 | 21 | $111,550 | $6,714 | $2,052 |
| 2024 | $664,017 | $3,952 | $95,610 | $94,480 | 27 | $94,480 | $6,342 | $2,550 |
| 2023 | $755,774 | $9,026 | $85,324 | $84,053 | 28 | $84,053 | $6,553 | $2,516 |
| 2022 | $832,164 | $14,493 | $51,273 | $50,150 | 22 | $50,150 | $6,603 | $1,583 |
| 2021 | $863,276 | $27,973 | $103,054 | $102,275 | 25 | $102,275 | $7,017 | $3,955 |
| 2020 | $939,509 | $169,077 | $54,248 | $52,948 | 26 | — | $82,877 | $3,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make charitable contributions to local charities. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, churches, and other organizations. One recipient, Compassion House Inc, describes its mission as restoring stable, loving relationships between parents and children by providing a safe environment for emotional healing from abuse, neglect, and separation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $111,550. Grants ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $55,000 to Northwestern Technical College, $14,200 to First Baptist Church of Chatsworth, $7,500 to Dalton State College, $6,200 to Spring Place School, and $5,000 each to First United Methodist Chatsworth and Gideons International. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Compassion House Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David McDaniel as president and Wayne McDaniel as treasurer.
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc is led by David McDaniel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David McDaniel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne McDaniel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 McDaniel Family Foundation Inc
How much does The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc gave $112K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 27 grants.
What is The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,312, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chatsworth, GA (8 grants) and Dalton, GA (7 grants).
Who are The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ga Northwestern Technical College ($55,000), First Baptist Church of Chatsworth ($14,200) and Dalton State College ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc reported $547K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make charitable contributions to local charities. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, churches, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2339066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The McDaniel Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mcdaniel-family-foundation-inc-morg_011e1d1c30b240f5a1f1ed447f0c2484
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