William M McGlaughlin Foundation
The William M McGlaughlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its recent filings show grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio and other states.
William M McGlaughlin Foundation at a glance
In short: William M McGlaughlin Foundation gave $96K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,081
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,254,993
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% 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 William M McGlaughlin 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: PO Box 58445, Cincinnati, OH 45258
Phone: (513) 662-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William M McGlaughlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was At Work on Purpose ($10K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 15% to Tennessee, 8% to Missouri, 4% to Maryland, and 3% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William M McGlaughlin Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2024) to $113K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| At Work on Purpose Cincinnati, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Challenge Ranch Milford, OH | General | $10,000 |
| First Priority of America Brentwood, TN | General | $7,000 |
| Life Forward Cincinnati, OH | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Rising Leaders Cincinnati, OH | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Back to Back Ministries Mason, OH | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Christian Virtue Columbus, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Lee University Cleveland, TN | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Douglas Leadership Ministries Montgomery Village, MD | General Operations | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,254,993 | $18,471 | $138,730 | $95,500 | 31 | $95,500 | $91,844 | $96,666 |
| 2024 | $2,375,252 | $123,688 | $123,824 | $94,000 | 30 | $94,000 | $73,243 | $95,817 |
| 2023 | $2,375,388 | $76,565 | $132,889 | $102,000 | 31 | $102,000 | $30,924 | $94,558 |
| 2022 | $2,431,712 | $70,605 | $144,427 | $112,500 | 31 | $112,500 | $37,596 | $100,823 |
| 2021 | $2,505,534 | $199,883 | $139,048 | $97,700 | 30 | $97,700 | $123,464 | $113,063 |
| 2020 | $2,444,699 | $4,950 | $175,409 | $96,700 | 31 | — | — | $97,999 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M McGlaughlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 whose stated missions involve Christian ministry, leadership development, education, and social services. For example, At Work on Purpose says its mission is to “help Christians live out faith in the work world,” while Rising Leaders says it develops resilient leaders who inspire the next generation and restore broken places. International Friendships says it serves international students’ physical, social, and spiritual needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $95,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed grant purposes were generally described as general support, general operations, or general contributions.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $10,000 each to At Work on Purpose and Cincinnati Challenge Ranch; $7,000 each to First Priority of America and Life Forward; $6,000 each to Convoy of Hope and Rising Leaders; and $5,000 each to Back to Back Ministries, Center for Christian Virtue, and Lee University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James R Winters Sr is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
William M McGlaughlin Foundation is led by James R. Winters Sr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R. Winters Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to James R Winters Sr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William M McGlaughlin Foundation
How much does William M McGlaughlin Foundation give each year?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation gave $96K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 30 grants.
What is William M McGlaughlin Foundation's typical grant size?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,081, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William M McGlaughlin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does William M McGlaughlin Foundation give grants?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants).
Does William M McGlaughlin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William M McGlaughlin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William M McGlaughlin Foundation's largest grantees?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include At Work on Purpose ($10,000), Cincinnati Challenge Ranch ($10,000) and First Priority of America ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William M McGlaughlin Foundation?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 M McGlaughlin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve Christian ministry, leadership development, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William M McGlaughlin 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 M McGlaughlin Foundation's EIN?
William M McGlaughlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1578264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William M McGlaughlin 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William M McGlaughlin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-m-mcglaughlin-foundation-morg_6d493e41b64d46f68d20061c1b925463
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