The McGhee Foundation
The mission of The McGhee Foundation is to continue the educational and humanitarian legacy of US Ambassador George McGhee (1912-2005) by supporting projects and programs that provide inspirational learning opportunities and enrich the lives of residents in the VA Piedmont area.
The McGhee Foundation at a glance
In short: The McGhee Foundation gave $66K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,000
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $11,000
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $1,764,909
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McGhee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boulder Crest Foundation ($15K). Together the top 6 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2025) to $106K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $66K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Crest Foundation Bluemont, VA | — | $15,000 |
| Community Music School of the Piedm Upperville, VA | — | $15,000 |
| Phillip A Hughes Foundation Warrenton, VA | — | $15,000 |
| Artists in Middleburg Middleburg, VA | — | $11,000 |
| A Place To Be Middleburg, VA | — | $5,000 |
| Middleburg United Methodist Church Middleburg, VA | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,764,909 | $218,845 | $173,293 | $66,000 | 6 | $93,578 |
| 2024 | $1,635,006 | $25,512 | $179,322 | $87,795 | Total only | $15,265 |
| 2023 | $1,515,418 | $49,742 | $168,098 | $71,500 | Total only | $36,130 |
| 2022 | $1,504,686 | $137,419 | $186,952 | $91,750 | Total only | $117,867 |
| 2021 | $1,914,829 | $73,054 | $196,706 | $102,750 | Total only | $58,459 |
| 2020 | $1,721,446 | $113,655 | $202,645 | $106,100 | Total only | $95,369 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The McGhee Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The McGhee Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bluemont, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McGhee Foundation is led by Denis Cotter, President Board Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denis Cotter
President Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Marr
Secytreas
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Cynthia McGlumphy
Vice President
Vice President Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $81K, to Connie Marr (SecyTreas).
Frequently asked questions about The McGhee Foundation
How much does The McGhee Foundation give each year?
The McGhee Foundation gave $66K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $88K in grants paid.
What is The McGhee Foundation's typical grant size?
The McGhee Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The McGhee Foundation give grants?
The McGhee Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (3 grants).
Who are The McGhee Foundation's largest grantees?
The McGhee Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boulder Crest Foundation ($15,000), Community Music School of the Piedm ($15,000) and Phillip A Hughes Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McGhee Foundation?
The McGhee Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $219K.
What is The McGhee Foundation?
The McGhee Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bluemont, VA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The McGhee Foundation's EIN?
The McGhee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3642818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
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