The Trustees of McDonough Charity S
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S is a private foundation based in La Plata, Maryland. It provides scholarships to students for higher education.
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S at a glance
In short: The Trustees of McDonough Charity S gave $59K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,200
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,700
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,063,601
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Trustees of McDonough Charity S
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says a pre-printed application from a school must be completed. Awards are based on need. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Trustees Of Mcdonough Charity S
Mailing address: PO Box 607, La Plata, MD 20646-0607
Phone: (301) 753-1510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trustees of McDonough Charity S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Ricecollege of so MD ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 grants to individuals ($55,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 8% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trustees of McDonough Charity S gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $75K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $55,500 |
| Madison Ricecollege of so MD Newburg, MD | College Education | $2,700 |
| Daniel Howard North Carolina at Waldorf, MD | College Education | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,063,601 | $110,715 | $76,219 | $59,200 | 16 | $59,200 | $105,024 | $71,960 |
| 2024 | $1,029,105 | $83,864 | $85,220 | $74,750 | 13 | $74,750 | $83,864 | $63,458 |
| 2023 | $1,027,999 | $90,836 | $81,314 | $70,400 | 8 | $70,400 | $85,836 | $67,297 |
| 2022 | $1,018,477 | $159,640 | $69,114 | $58,000 | 10 | $58,000 | $159,640 | $69,218 |
| 2021 | $927,951 | $42,014 | $56,702 | $47,500 | 11 | — | $42,014 | $56,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trustees of McDonough Charity S reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships to students for higher education. Its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $59,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000. The listed purposes were college education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard A. Winkler as president, Jennifer Bowling-Weber as secretary/treasurer, and Matthew M. Mudd as vice president.
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S is led by Richard A. Winkler, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard A. Winkler
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bowling-Weber
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Matthew M. Mudd
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Jennifer Bowling-Weber (Secretary/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Trustees of McDonough Charity S
How much does The Trustees of McDonough Charity S give each year?
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S gave $59K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 13 grants.
What is The Trustees of McDonough Charity S's typical grant size?
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,700, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trustees of McDonough Charity S give grants?
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%).
Does The Trustees of McDonough Charity S give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Trustees of McDonough Charity S's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Education" (16 grants).
How large is The Trustees of McDonough Charity S?
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 Trustees of McDonough Charity S fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships to students for higher education. Its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trustees of McDonough Charity S?
The 2024 filing says a pre-printed application from a school must be completed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Trustees of McDonough Charity S's EIN?
The Trustees of McDonough Charity S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6048878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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