Private foundation · EIN 06-1601986 · Darien, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McLaughlin Fam Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $55K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$55K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAGeneral operating$50K
Come to Believe FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

McLaughlin Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut, administered in care of Gregory McLaughlin, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does McLaughlin Fam Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does McLaughlin Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 2 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does McLaughlin Fam Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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