The Robert McEldowney Jr
The Robert McEldowney Jr is a private foundation based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, community organizations, health-related organizations, and groups working in heritage preservation.
The Robert McEldowney Jr at a glance
In short: The Robert McEldowney Jr gave $100K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,065
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,696
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,730,883
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (17 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert McEldowney Jr
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 Eastbury, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 229-1569
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert McEldowney Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sameuli Academy ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 270 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New Jersey (24%), Virginia (22%), Pennsylvania (17%), California (15%), and Washington (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert McEldowney Jr open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 57 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $948; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 $87K (2020) to $103K (2021). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sameuli Academy Santa Ana, CA | Community Based | $10,000 |
| Taylor Family YMCA Chesapeake, VA | Community Based | $10,000 |
| The Red Mill Museum & Village Clinton, NJ | Community Based | $7,000 |
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | Community Based | $5,000 |
| Princeton Wrestling Princeton Junction, NJ | Community Based | $5,000 |
| Latisha's House Williamsburg, VA | Community Based | $4,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Community Based | $4,000 |
| Open Arms Adoption Network Bala Cynwyd, PA | Community Development | $3,500 |
| Village Reach Seattle, WA | Community Based | $3,500 |
| Strive - Leadership Challenge Wilmington, DE | Community Based | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,730,883 | $151,419 | $130,194 | $100,065 | 59 | $100,065 | $123,253 | $99,575 |
| 2024 | $1,709,156 | $116,042 | $119,259 | $91,760 | 45 | $91,760 | $89,943 | $96,996 |
| 2023 | $1,712,373 | $41,681 | $120,011 | $95,685 | 44 | $95,935 | $17,853 | $85,711 |
| 2022 | $1,792,415 | $46,483 | $123,077 | $93,163 | 54 | $93,163 | $22,426 | $91,868 |
| 2021 | $1,868,193 | $251,057 | $134,409 | $102,712 | 68 | $102,712 | $221,608 | $102,972 |
| 2020 | $1,752,272 | $167,702 | $112,769 | $87,205 | 58 | — | $143,708 | $85,825 |
| 2019 | $1,695,978 | $266,737 | $118,338 | $90,250 | 52 | — | $239,978 | $86,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert McEldowney Jr reported a distributable amount of $100K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Red Mill Museum Village says it works to preserve and present the social, agricultural, and industrial heritage of Hunterdon County and surrounding areas. The Hill School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life, while Overlook Foundation says it advances the delivery of high-quality health care by Overlook Medical Center. Heritage Conservancy describes its work as preserving and protecting open spaces, natural resources, and historic heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $100,065. Grants ranged from $25 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 each to SAMEULI ACADEMY and Taylor Family YMCA; $7,000 to The Red Mill Museum & Village; and $5,000 each to The Hill School and Princeton Wrestling. Other reported grants included $4,000 each to Latisha’s House and Overlook Foundation, and $3,500 each to Open Arms Adoption Network and Village Reach. The stated purposes for the largest grants were generally “COMMUNITY BASED”; Open Arms Adoption Network’s purpose was “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H Clay McEldowney as President/Trustee; Kathryn S McEldowney and E Ashby Jones IV as board members; and Blaine K Jones, Erin McEldowney, and Ryan K McEldowney as advisors.
The Robert McEldowney Jr is led by H. Clay McEldowney, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Clay McEldowney
President
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Blaine K. Jones
Advisor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
E. Ashby Jones IV
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathryn S. McEldowney
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ryan K. McEldowney
Advisor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erin McEldowney
Advisor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erin McEldowney Cosgrave (2019–2022) — Advisor
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to H Clay McEldowney (President/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about The Robert McEldowney Jr
How much does The Robert McEldowney Jr give each year?
The Robert McEldowney Jr gave $100K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 45 grants.
What is The Robert McEldowney Jr's typical grant size?
The Robert McEldowney Jr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,696, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert McEldowney Jr that year got $948 on average.
Where does The Robert McEldowney Jr give grants?
The Robert McEldowney Jr's top state is New Jersey, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (8 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Princeton Junction, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Robert McEldowney Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert McEldowney Jr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Based" (55 grants) and "Community Development" (3 grants).
Who are The Robert McEldowney Jr's largest grantees?
The Robert McEldowney Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Sameuli Academy ($10,000), Taylor Family YMCA ($10,000) and The Red Mill Museum & Village ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert McEldowney Jr?
The Robert McEldowney Jr reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert McEldowney Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Red Mill Museum Village says it works to preserve and present the social, agricultural, and industrial heritage of Hunterdon County and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert McEldowney Jr?
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 Robert McEldowney Jr's EIN?
The Robert McEldowney Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1536568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert McEldowney Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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