The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fortuna, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,109,593
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,109,593
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,109,593
- Total assets
- $33,478,003
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation gives
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Fortuna, CA | The Melvin F and Grace McLean Foundation honors the memory of Mel and Grace through proactive grant making to enhance the quality of life for the people of Humboldt County. the Foundation supports projects and organizations that benefit children, youth, the elderly and those in need. This mission is accomplished through partnerships, collaborations and supporting our local nonprofit sector. | $1,109,593 |
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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 | $33,478,003 | $2,891,318 | $1,938,274 | $1,109,593 | 1 | $1,643,241 | $2,595,806 | $1,615,757 |
| 2023 | $32,187,198 | $1,058,852 | $2,307,141 | $1,724,903 | 1 | $2,030,449 | $780,065 | $1,514,845 |
| 2022 | $30,087,892 | $575,195 | $1,878,920 | $967,422 | 1 | $1,311,167 | $232,531 | $1,590,769 |
| 2021 | $37,369,286 | $2,629,713 | $1,154,750 | $471,258 | 1 | $830,406 | $2,269,865 | $1,747,597 |
| 2020 | $54,901,971 | $3,378,141 | $1,521,612 | $138,905 | 1 | — | $3,022,504 | $1,708,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation is led by Dennis Scott, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Scott
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Rene Imperiale-Egan
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Tony Titus
CFO
At Large → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$716 (2021) → $623 (2024)
Sarah Reback
At Large
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$225 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Frank Ramos
At Large
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$763 (2024)
Sal Chinnici
At Large
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Broadstock (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Erin Dunn (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Tiara Brown (2020–2023) — Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Dennis Scott (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation
How much does The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation give each year?
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation?
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation reported $33.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation operate?
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation's EIN?
The Mel and Grace McLean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0400603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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