The Robert M McClure Memorial
The Robert M McClure Memorial is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $84K.
The Robert M McClure Memorial at a glance
In short: The Robert M McClure Memorial gave $84K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,850
- +61.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,975
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,583
- Total assets
- $1,027
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert M McClure Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert M McClure Memorial gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $83,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,027 | $83,800 | $83,850 | $83,850 | 6 | $83,850 | $58 |
| 2024 | $1,077 | $51,400 | $51,840 | $51,840 | 3 | $51,840 | $67 |
| 2023 | $1,517 | $16,500 | $15,658 | $15,658 | 2 | $15,658 | $90 |
| 2022 | $675 | $28,202 | $28,543 | $28,543 | 2 | $28,543 | $34 |
| 2021 | $1,016 | $22,522 | $22,756 | $22,756 | 2 | $22,756 | $87 |
| 2020 | $1,250 | $28,122 | $27,906 | $27,906 | 2 | — | $51 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert M McClure Memorial reported a distributable amount of $58 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert M McClure Memorial is led by Donald R. McClure, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald R. McClure
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare L. Salter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen F. McClure
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leanne M. Berke
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert M McClure Memorial
How much does The Robert M McClure Memorial give each year?
The Robert M McClure Memorial gave $84K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 3 grants.
What is The Robert M McClure Memorial's typical grant size?
The Robert M McClure Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $12,583, and its average grant was $13,975, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert M McClure Memorial give grants?
The Robert M McClure Memorial gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Robert M McClure Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert M McClure Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Pursuant to Pre-Approved Plan" (6 grants).
How large is The Robert M McClure Memorial?
The Robert M McClure Memorial reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert M McClure Memorial's EIN?
The Robert M McClure Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1789468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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