The McLoughlin Family Foundation
The McLoughlin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cassopolis, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports $246,029 in grants to 23 recipients, including charitable organizations in Michigan and three other states.
The McLoughlin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McLoughlin Family Foundation gave $246K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $246,029
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,697
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,633,628
- +11.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% 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 McLoughlin Family 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. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials. The Great Start Program is a direct charitable activity for children, not a grant program for outside applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 295, Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: (269) 445-2495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McLoughlin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of the Lake Schools ($35K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 103 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 6% to Louisiana, 4% to Washington, DC, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McLoughlin Family Foundation 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 $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $246K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake Schools St Joseph, MI | Teacher Support Fund | $35,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center St Joseph, MI | General Support | $20,779 |
| Lory's Place St Joseph, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Cass County CASA Cassopolis, MI | Kin Program | $15,000 |
| French Quarter Festival Inc New Orleans, LA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Underground Railroad Vandalia, MI | Carriage House Improvements | $15,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan St Joseph, MI | 3 Year Committment to Dolly Parton | $15,000 |
| Cassopolis Swim Team Cassopolis, MI | General Support | $12,000 |
| Birthright of St Joseph Inc St Joseph, MI | General Support | $10,250 |
| The Fund for American Studies Washington, DC | High School Teacher Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,633,628 | $789,027 | $323,723 | $246,029 | 23 | $282,028 | $751,942 | $270,705 |
| 2024 | $4,160,734 | $404,041 | $291,917 | $220,500 | 24 | $251,821 | $259,194 | $257,052 |
| 2023 | $3,188,419 | $300,124 | $249,005 | $175,000 | 23 | $213,844 | $154,717 | $216,232 |
| 2022 | $3,136,300 | $188,832 | $176,604 | $106,990 | 21 | $138,091 | $132,292 | $211,472 |
| 2021 | $3,124,072 | $414,259 | $171,496 | $188,333 | 12 | $190,569 | $322,337 | $220,040 |
| 2020 | $2,881,309 | $325,346 | $174,910 | $144,500 | 10 | — | $114,386 | $175,810 |
| 2019 | $2,730,893 | $265,612 | $189,772 | $156,512 | 18 | — | $132,690 | $172,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McLoughlin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $271K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include general support, teacher support, a kin program, carriage house improvements, a high school teacher program, and Meals on Wheels sponsorship.
Grantees describe a range of work: United Way of an individual recipient says it works in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties to build a united and resilient community. Birthright of St. Joseph says it counsels and aids pregnant women with unmet needs, while Readiness Center says it provides educational and self-esteem-building programs for low-income families. Cass County Council on Aging describes its work assisting older adults and those responsible for their well-being. Helping Hands of Cass County says it serves economically challenged Cass County residents. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $246,029. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $35,000 to Our Lady of the Lake Schools for a teacher support fund; $20,779 to Children’s Advocacy Center for general support; $20,000 to Lory’s Place for general support; and $15,000 each to Cass County CASA for its kin program, French Quarter Festival Inc. for general support, Underground Railroad for carriage house improvements, and United Way of an individual recipient for a three-year commitment to Dolly Parton. The filing also lists $12,000 to Cassopolis Swim Team for general support and two separate $10,000 grants to Cass County Council on Aging: one for general support and one as a Meals on Wheels main sponsor.
Other 2025 recipients included Birthright of St. Joseph ($10,250), The Fund for American Studies ($10,000), Readiness Center ($10,000), and Helping Hands of Cass County ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael T McLoughlin, Susie McLoughlin, Derek McLoughlin, Kevin McLoughlin, Patrick McLoughlin, Emily McLoughlin, Beth McLoughlin, and Megan McLoughlin as directors.
The McLoughlin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily J McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: C Derek McLoughlin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: M Katherine McLoughlin (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 McLoughlin Family Foundation
How much does The McLoughlin Family Foundation give each year?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation gave $246K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $221K across 24 grants.
What is The McLoughlin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,697, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McLoughlin Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The McLoughlin Family Foundation give grants?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cassopolis, MI (7 grants), St Joseph, MI (6 grants), Benton Harbor, MI (2 grants) and Dowagiac, MI (2 grants).
Does The McLoughlin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The McLoughlin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McLoughlin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of the Lake Schools ($35,000), Children's Advocacy Center ($20,779) and Cass County CASA ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McLoughlin Family Foundation?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McLoughlin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include general support, teacher support, a kin program, carriage house improvements, a high school teacher program, and Meals on Wheels sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McLoughlin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McLoughlin Family Foundation's EIN?
The McLoughlin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3335768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The McLoughlin 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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