The McFamily Charitable Foundation
The McFamily Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it made 10 grants totaling $14,250 to organizations in Michigan and Missouri, including a college, a school, arts organizations, and charitable organizations.
The McFamily Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The McFamily Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,250
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,425
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $92,222
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McFamily Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 S Hanley Rd Unit 12 D, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 726-0266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McFamily Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Score Ministries ($4K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 46% went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McFamily Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 300% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Score Ministries Troy, MI | Further Organization's Objectives | $3,750 |
| Westminster College Fulton, MO | Further University's Objectives | $2,500 |
| Bay Harbor Church Bay Harbor, MI | Further Organization's Objectives | $1,000 |
| Christ Child Soc of No Mich Harbor Springs, MI | Further Organization's Objectives | $1,000 |
| City Academy St. Louis, MO | Further School's Objectives | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts Bay Harbor, MI | Further Organization's Objectives | $1,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $1,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Further University's Objectives | $1,000 |
| Teen Challenge of St Louis High Ridge, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $1,000 |
| The Manna Food Project Harbor Springs, MI | Further Organization's Objectives | $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 | $92,222 | $6,446 | $16,536 | $14,250 | 10 | $15,392 | $5,304 | $5,127 |
| 2023 | $102,312 | $-2,217 | $19,852 | $14,500 | 7 | $16,523 | $155 | $5,931 |
| 2022 | $124,569 | $-4,203 | $18,355 | $14,600 | 7 | $15,750 | $1,551 | $7,046 |
| 2021 | $147,127 | $-1,112 | $22,110 | $16,500 | 10 | $18,598 | $860 | $8,693 |
| 2020 | $170,349 | $5,042 | $17,107 | $15,000 | 8 | — | $3,377 | $8,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McFamily Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — 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 statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Westminster College describes its mission as educating and inspiring students through a liberal arts curriculum and developmental experience. The Manna Food Project says it provides nutritious food and access to other resources for people facing food insecurity in Northern Michigan. Great Lakes Center for the Arts says it presents performing arts experiences and educational opportunities in Northern Michigan.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations with religious or recovery-related missions. SCORE Ministries says it shares the message of Jesus Christ through the testimony of Major League Baseball players, while Teen Challenge of St. Louis describes its work as a drug and alcohol addiction recovery program that introduces participants to Christian principles. City Academy says it transforms children, families, and its community through education and bold expectations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $14,250 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,750, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among its 2024 grants, SCORE Ministries received $3,750 and Westminster College received $2,500. Bay Harbor Church, Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan, City Academy, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, St. Louis Zoo, Washington University, Teen Challenge of St. Louis, and The Manna Food Project each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists four trustees: John R. McFarland, Amy McFarland Dove, Anne McFarland Brown, and Matthew L. McFarland.
The McFamily Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy McFarland Dove
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne McFarland Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. McFarland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew L. McFarland
Trustee
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 McFamily Charitable Foundation
How much does The McFamily Charitable Foundation give each year?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 7 grants.
What is The McFamily Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,425, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McFamily Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The McFamily Charitable Foundation give grants?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants), Bay Harbor, MI (2 grants) and Harbor Springs, MI (2 grants).
Does The McFamily Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The McFamily Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Organization's Objectives" (7 grants).
Who are The McFamily Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Score Ministries ($3,750), Westminster College ($2,500) and Bay Harbor Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McFamily Charitable Foundation?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McFamily Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Westminster College describes its mission as educating and inspiring students through a liberal arts curriculum and developmental experience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McFamily Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McFamily Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The McFamily Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1764325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McFamily Charitable Foundation 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.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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