Wm McNally Family Foundation
The Wm McNally Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saginaw, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 37 grants totaling $651,441, most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Wm McNally Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wm McNally Family Foundation gave $651K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $651,441
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,607
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,981,307
- -3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% 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 Wm McNally Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says there are no formal application requirements; applicants may submit a letter. It lists no award restrictions and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff Mcnally
Mailing address: 5825 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: (989) 777-2361
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wm McNally Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Zoo at Celebration Square ($100K). Together the top 10 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 176 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to Minnesota, and less than 1% to Missouri, as reported in the filing. Examples of Michigan recipients include organizations in Saginaw, Bay City, Detroit, and Bridgeport.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wm McNally Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 37 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (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 $444K (2019) to $717K (2021). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $651K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Zoo at Celebration Square Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Covenant Healthcare Found Saginaw, MI | Capital campaign for building | $100,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $60,134 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Camp Restore Detroit Detroit, MI | Promote the comeback city | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hunger Solutions Center Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House Saginaw, MI | Lodging for families in hospitals | $22,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the GLBR Saginaw, MI | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church and Childcare Bay City, MI | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,981,307 | $298,642 | $697,150 | $651,441 | 37 | $667,191 | $306,025 | $690,800 |
| 2024 | $11,365,325 | $453,588 | $663,613 | $622,050 | 39 | $637,841 | $426,690 | $668,882 |
| 2023 | $11,586,296 | $423,512 | $689,679 | $634,284 | 38 | $652,450 | $388,904 | $634,978 |
| 2022 | $11,968,281 | $540,787 | $708,477 | $664,769 | 33 | $680,727 | $415,712 | $661,682 |
| 2021 | $12,135,971 | $372,907 | $756,903 | $716,513 | 29 | $716,513 | $399,966 | $708,834 |
| 2020 | $12,520,165 | $310,929 | $523,379 | $486,999 | 31 | — | $274,369 | $668,030 |
| 2019 | $12,732,300 | $4,359,412 | $482,638 | $444,235 | 25 | — | $181,628 | $496,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wm McNally Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $691K 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
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, hunger relief, youth programs, music education, community initiatives, and a building capital campaign.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Great Lakes Bay Health Centers says it provides health care to people in Saginaw, Bay, and nearby counties regardless of ability to pay. Saginaw Community Foundation says it fulfills donor wishes and enables community initiatives. Saginaw Future says it works to increase economic opportunity in Saginaw County. Other 2025 recipients describe missions involving youth mentoring, Girl Scouting, community support, education, and conservation of land and water resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $651,441. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grants included $100,000 each to Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square for its general fund and Covenant Healthcare Found for a building capital campaign. Other notable awards were $60,134 to Saginaw Community Foundation, $50,000 to Wellspring Lutheran Services, and $25,000 each to Camp Restore Detroit, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, and Hunger Solutions Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dwight L McNally as president, Jeffrey W McNally as treasurer, and Brian D McNally as secretary. Trustees are Ryan McNally, Meghan Wininger, Brandon McNally, and Jillian Lovett.
Wm McNally Family Foundation is led by Dwight L McNally, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dwight L McNally
President
Trustee → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Meghan Wininger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Ryan McNally
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Brandon McNally
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Jillian Lovett
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Brian D McNally
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Jeffrey W McNally
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff McNally (2019) — President & Treasurer
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 $3K, to Jeffrey W McNally (Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wm McNally Family Foundation
How much does Wm McNally Family Foundation give each year?
Wm McNally Family Foundation gave $651K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $622K across 39 grants.
What is Wm McNally Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wm McNally Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,607, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wm McNally Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Wm McNally Family Foundation give grants?
Wm McNally Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (24 grants), Bay City, MI (2 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Wm McNally Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Wm McNally Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wm McNally Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wm McNally Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Zoo at Celebration Square ($100,000), Covenant Healthcare Found ($100,000) and Saginaw Community Foundation ($60,134), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wm McNally Family Foundation?
Wm McNally Family Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $667K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $691K (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 Wm McNally Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants include support for health care, hunger relief, youth programs, music education, community initiatives, and a building capital campaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wm McNally Family Foundation?
The filing says there are no formal application requirements; applicants may submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wm McNally Family Foundation's EIN?
Wm McNally Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2429175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 11, 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 June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
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