William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation
The William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $324,900, each described as supporting charitable programs.
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation gave $325K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,900
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,604
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $3,874,520
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 East Morehead St 275, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 373-2880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Myers Park Presbyterian Church ($110K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 133 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 11% to Florida, 8% to South Carolina, and 1% each to Maryland and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2020) to $480K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myers Park Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $110,100 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $21,200 |
| Cultural Center at Ocean Reef Key Largo, FL | To Support Charitable Programs | $20,000 |
| NC Blumenthal Performing Art Center Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $17,500 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $15,000 |
| Mint Museum Uptown Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $12,000 |
| Colonnade Society of the Duke Mansion Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
| Habitat Charlotte Region Charlotte, NC | To Support Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation Key Largo, FL | To Support Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,874,520 | $342,159 | $395,289 | $324,900 | 28 | $371,178 | $320,536 | $379,591 |
| 2023 | $3,944,704 | $313,875 | $359,332 | $298,095 | 29 | $338,905 | $292,818 | $349,248 |
| 2022 | $3,992,277 | $206,070 | $388,197 | $316,895 | 27 | $356,411 | $185,081 | $390,188 |
| 2021 | $4,174,974 | $599,270 | $559,803 | $479,930 | 27 | $516,055 | $560,383 | $420,675 |
| 2020 | $4,135,507 | $373,789 | $282,673 | $255,200 | 22 | — | $346,552 | $349,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Atrium Health Foundation says it inspires giving to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing; Charlotte Country Day School describes its work as developing students through educational excellence, character, leadership, and service. Spoleto Festival USA says it presents performing arts and uses the arts to foster belonging and public appreciation. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $324,900. Awards ranged from $200 to $110,100, with a median grant of $7,750. The largest listed grants were $110,100 to Myers Park Presbyterian Church, $21,200 to Atrium Health Foundation, $20,000 each to Cultural Center at Ocean Reef and NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and $17,500 to Charlotte Country Day School. The stated purpose for these grants was to support charitable programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susanne H McGuire as director and president; William H McGuire and Caroline M Winslett as directors and vice presidents; and William B McGuire Jr as director and chairman.
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation is led by Susanne H. McGuire, Director - President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susanne H. McGuire
Director - President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B. McGuire Jr.
Director - Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline M. Winslett
Director - Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $48K (2024)
William H. McGuire
Director - Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
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 $48K, to Caroline M Winslett (Director - Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation
How much does William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation give each year?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation gave $325K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 29 grants.
What is William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $11,604, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation give grants?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (12 grants), Key Largo, FL (2 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Programs" (28 grants).
Who are William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Myers Park Presbyterian Church ($110,100), Atrium Health Foundation ($21,200) and Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (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 William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1988052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William B McGuire Jr Family 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.
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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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