The McNaughton Family Foundation
The McNaughton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2024, it reported making grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
The McNaughton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McNaughton Family Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in South Carolina. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,500
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,115
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,162,528
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (68% 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 McNaughton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14013 Little Spring Ct, Charlotte, NC 28278
Phone: (864) 486-0003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McNaughton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Junaluska Assembly Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 32% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McNaughton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $51K (2021) to $77K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Junaluska Assembly Inc Lake Junaluska, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Community Church at Lake Wylie Lake Wylie, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Epworth Childrens Home Columbia, SC | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC | General Fund | $7,500 |
| The Childrens Cancer Partners of Spartanburg, SC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Well of Mercy Hamptonville, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen of Rock Rock Hill, SC | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Stellie J Jackson Enrichment Center Clover, SC | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Clover Area Assistance Clover, SC | General Fund | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,162,528 | $145,789 | $86,454 | $66,500 | 13 | $71,875 | $131,210 | $75,674 |
| 2023 | $1,103,193 | $45,494 | $100,147 | $70,000 | 12 | $81,200 | $26,547 | $68,161 |
| 2022 | $1,157,846 | $52,547 | $83,772 | $62,000 | 11 | $68,300 | $35,333 | $69,243 |
| 2021 | $1,324,071 | $149,884 | $59,860 | $51,000 | 12 | $51,000 | $139,469 | $73,251 |
| 2020 | $1,099,047 | $49,351 | $97,544 | $76,500 | 19 | — | $32,217 | $63,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McNaughton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lake Junaluska Assembly describes its mission as providing Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind, and body. Spartanburg Methodist College says it delivers an education combining liberal arts and career skills, while Epworth Children’s Home describes its work as supporting child and family well-being through residential, independent-living, family-care, and foster-care services. Children’s Cancer Partners says it provides resources, community, and compassion to children with cancer and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $66,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the listed 2024 grants, Lake Junaluska Assembly Inc. received $10,000; Community Church at Lake Wylie received $10,000; Epworth Children’s Home and Spartanburg Methodist College each received $7,500; and Children’s Cancer Partners of the, Ronald McDonald House, and Well of Mercy each received $5,000. The listed grant purposes were “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists L Barry McNaughton, Deborah S McNaughton, Hope M Hasty, and Sloan B McNaughton as trustees.
The McNaughton Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah S. McNaughton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope M. Hasty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Barry McNaughton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sloan B. McNaughton
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 McNaughton Family Foundation
How much does The McNaughton Family Foundation give each year?
The McNaughton Family Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 12 grants.
What is The McNaughton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McNaughton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,115, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McNaughton Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The McNaughton Family Foundation give grants?
The McNaughton Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spartanburg, SC (4 grants), Clover, SC (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The McNaughton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McNaughton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McNaughton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McNaughton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Junaluska Assembly Inc ($10,000), Community Church at Lake Wylie ($10,000) and Epworth Childrens Home ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McNaughton Family Foundation?
The McNaughton Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The McNaughton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lake Junaluska Assembly describes its mission as providing Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind, and body. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McNaughton Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 McNaughton Family Foundation's EIN?
The McNaughton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6693868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McNaughton 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The McNaughton Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mcnaughton-family-foundation-morg_69b15ee1f20144329afa72191db897b4
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