The McDaniel Family Foundation
The McDaniel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cherry Hills Vilage, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K.
The McDaniel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McDaniel Family Foundation gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,996
- +6388.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McDaniel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sacred Heart House of Denver ($20K). Together the top 6 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The McDaniel Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart House of Denver Denver, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hope House Arvada, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Raise the Future Denver, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Community Uplift Partnership Commerce City, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Sparkhope Automotive Denver, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,996 | $125,000 | $120,081 | $120,000 | 6 | $120,000 | $62 |
| 2024 | $77 | $112,150 | $112,691 | $100,000 | 5 | $100,000 | $965 |
| 2023 | $618 | $2,332 | $100,647 | $100,000 | 6 | $100,000 | $4,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McDaniel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McDaniel Family Foundation is led by Caiti McDaniel, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caiti McDaniel
Director & President
Director & P → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa McDaniel
Director & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director & T, 2024
Director & T → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles McDaniel
Director
Director & Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyleigh McDaniel
Director & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Director & V, 2024
Director & V → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael McDaniel
Director & Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director & S, 2024
Director & S → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caiti Peters (2023) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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
How much does The McDaniel Family Foundation give each year?
The McDaniel Family Foundation gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 5 grants.
What is The McDaniel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McDaniel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McDaniel Family Foundation give grants?
The McDaniel Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does The McDaniel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McDaniel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McDaniel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McDaniel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sacred Heart House of Denver ($20,000), Hope House ($20,000) and Raise the Future ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McDaniel Family Foundation?
The McDaniel Family Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The McDaniel Family Foundation's EIN?
The McDaniel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2690831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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