The Tidal W McCoy Foundation
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Falls, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $75,450, including support for organizations working in areas such as government and politics, public policy, national security, and support for veterans.
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tidal W McCoy Foundation gave $75K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,450
- +81.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,716
- +47.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $742,954
- -8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% 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 Tidal W McCoy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Chesapeake Drive, Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: (703) 298-7315
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tidal W McCoy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute of World Politics ($31K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Washington, DC (54% of grant dollars), Virginia (19%), Alabama (19%), North Carolina (7%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tidal W McCoy Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | General Support | $31,000 |
| Heroes of Mountain Home Fed Henagar, AL | General Support | $14,000 |
| Institute for the American Future Hamilton, VA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Victims of Communism Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $6,500 |
| Purple Heart Homes Statesville, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Defense Forum Foundation Falls Church, VA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center Falls Church, VA | General Support | $1,500 |
| American Foreign Policy Council Washington, DC | Conduct Seminars and General Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Advanced Studies CAST Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $742,954 | $61,985 | $127,214 | $75,450 | 16 | $75,450 | $42,423 |
| 2024 | $808,183 | $77,799 | $119,686 | $41,500 | 13 | $41,500 | $37,886 |
| 2023 | $850,070 | $514,864 | $124,893 | $50,250 | 9 | $50,250 | $31,749 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for a range of organizations. For example, the Leadership Institute describes its mission as educating people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. The National Legal and Policy Center says it educates the public through research and information on ethics and accountability. The American Foreign Policy Council says it brings information to people who make or influence U.S. national security and foreign policy and facilitates dialogue with counterparts in other countries.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $75,450. Grants ranged from $250 to $31,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Its largest grants included $31,000 to the Institute of World Politics, $14,000 to Heroes of Mountain Home Fed, $7,000 to the Institute for the American Future, $6,500 to the Victims of Communism Fund, and $5,000 to Purple Heart Homes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tidal W McCoy as chairman, Tidal W McCoy II as director, and Larry S Hecker as director.
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation is led by Tidal W McCoy, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tidal W McCoy
Chairman
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry S Hecker
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tidal W McCoy II
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Tidal W McCoy Foundation
How much does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation give each year?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation gave $75K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,716, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tidal W McCoy Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation give grants?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and Alabama (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Falls Church, VA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Institute of World Politics ($31,000), Heroes of Mountain Home Fed ($14,000) and Institute for the American Future ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tidal W McCoy Foundation?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation reported $743K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for a range of organizations. For example, the Leadership Institute describes its mission as educating people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tidal W McCoy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's EIN?
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2018725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Tidal W McCoy 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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