Private foundation · EIN 20-2990948 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roger and Nancy McCabe 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: 18 grants paid, $842K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$842K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
RevolvedMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$200K
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$200K
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MIGeneral support$75K
Wayzata Community ChurchWayzata, MNGeneral support$50K
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationChaska, MNGeneral support$50K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MNGeneral support$50K
The Folds of Honor MinnesotaWayzata, MNGeneral support$35K
Minnesotans' Military Appreciation FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$25K
The Penfed FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$25K
Rise and ShineSt Paul, MNGeneral support$25K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$20K
Start Reading NowMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$20K
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral support$17K
Federated FoundationHarlan, IAGeneral support$15K
A 21 USA IncSanta Ana, CAGeneral support$15K
Parkinson's Association of Sw FloridaNaples, FLGeneral support$10K
Children's Home Society of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral support$5,000
Diverse DaisiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$5,000

By state: Minnesota 12 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Iowa 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Roger K McCabe, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Roger and Nancy McCabe 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 Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $842K across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation give?

Minnesota (12 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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