The McKean Family Foundation
The McKean Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It reports making distributions to publicly supported 501(c)(3) organizations for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or child-protection purposes.
Key facts about The McKean Family Foundation
In short: The McKean Family Foundation gave $395K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 43-6935629
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,182
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $24,699
- Median grant
- $4,491
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $20,058,707
- Primary geography
- Missouri (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.1M
+1379.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$395K
+524.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+368.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McKean Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The McKean Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 629% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 344% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the provided filing information. Its stated charitable activity is distributing funds to publicly supported, tax-exempt organizations for the purposes listed above.
Grantees describe a range of activities in their own mission statements. The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation says it addresses unmet needs of heart families and seeks to transform pediatric heart care. New York Road Runners says it works to improve community health and well-being through inclusive and accessible running experiences. Forest Park Forever says it works with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $395,182. Grants ranged from $50 to $150,000, with a median of $4,491. Its largest reported grants included $150,000 to the International Heart Care Fund at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, $58,000 to Vianney High School, $55,000 to World Pediatric Project, and $50,000 to the Sally Jungclaus Glioblastoma Research Fund. Each was listed for general support. Other grants included $35,000 to Catholic Student Center and $20,000 to Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, both for general support, and $3,982 to Compassion International for child sponsorship.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri recipients received 68% of grant dollars, Virginia recipients 14%, and North Carolina recipients 13%. Connecticut and Kentucky each received 1%. These shares describe the reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $395K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $395K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Heart Care Fund at St Louis Children's Hospital ($150K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Heart Care Fund at St Louis Children's Hospital Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $150,000 |
| Vianney High School Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $58,000 |
| World Pediatric Project Richmond, VA | General Support | $55,000 |
| Sally Jungclaus Glioblastoma Research Fund Durham, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Student Center St. Louis, MO | General Support | $35,000 |
| Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Apostles of the Sacred Heart Hamden, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Nazareth, KY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Child Sponsorship | $3,982 |
| New York Road Runners New York, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,182 | 16 |
| 2023 | $63,264 | 12 |
| 2022 | $21,066 | 6 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,058,707 | $1,355,889 | $1,351,812 |
| Revenue | $19,114,095 | $82,693 | $530,764 |
| Expenses | $411,277 | $78,616 | $30,980 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $395,182 | $63,264 | $21,066 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,652 | $64,539 | $21,413 |
| Distributable Amount | $114,769 | $73,250 | $56,636 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nathan G. McKean and Jennifer M. McKean as trustees.
The McKean Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer M. McKean
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan G. McKean
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 65 Fair Oaks, St Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 432-9517
Frequently asked questions about The McKean Family Foundation
How much does The McKean Family Foundation give each year?
The McKean Family Foundation gave $395K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 12 grants.
What is The McKean Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McKean Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,491, and its average grant was $24,699, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McKean Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The McKean Family Foundation give grants?
The McKean Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (7 grants).
Does The McKean Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The McKean Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McKean Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McKean Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Heart Care Fund at St Louis Children's Hospital ($150,000), Vianney High School ($58,000) and World Pediatric Project ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McKean Family Foundation?
The McKean Family Foundation reported $20.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McKean Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the provided filing information. Its stated charitable activity is distributing funds to publicly supported, tax-exempt organizations for the purposes listed above. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McKean Family 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 McKean Family Foundation's EIN?
The McKean Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6935629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The McKean Family 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.
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