Private foundation · EIN 20-7373591 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Margaret McLane Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $30K. 92% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$1.6M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OH
92%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$5.1M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Christopher Wheeler, 1106 Race Street, Cincinnati, Oh, 5134797999, GMMCLANEFD@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities Sw OhioCincinnati, OHHealth and social services$250K
Franklin City SchoolsFranklin, OHCity schools$200K
Optimall ServicesCincinnati, OHPrivate school support$150K
Film CincinnatiCincinnati, OHPromoting and cultivating film$85K
Cincinnati Memorial Hall SocietyCincinnati, OHCommunity art center$72K
StarfireCincinnati, OHTraining for mentally challenged$60K
The Mercantile LibraryCincinnati, OHLibrary$54K
Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OHMusic and arts$45K
Art Academy of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHArt education$40K
Cet Public TelevisionCincinnati, OHEducation & arts$40K
Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankCincinnati, OHProvide diapers to low income$40K
ElementzCincinnati, OHMusic/dance program for youth$35K
Level-Up CincinnatiMadeira, OHEducation and guidance$35K
William S Olson FoundationCincinnati, OHCivic organization support$35K
Behringer-Crawford MuseumCovington, KYPresentation & study of nature, & ar$30K
Forest Hills Found for EducationCincinnati, OHEducational enrichment$30K
Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OHCommunity outreach$30K
Good Samaritan Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OHPhilanthropic support to good samari$30K
NestCincinnati, OHCommunity preservation$30K
The Leukemia and Lymphona SocietyBlue Ash, OHMedical research and support$30K
Women's Alliance IncCincinnati, OHAfrican american youth support$30K
Cincinnati USA Regional ChamberCincinnati, OHCommunity development$25K
Journey to HopeCincinnati, OHCommunity support$25K
Victorian at RiversideCovington, KYSupporting aging women$25K
Kennedy Heights Arts CenterCincinnati, OHArts and cultural programs$25K
ArtworksCincinnati, OHPromoting art$20K
Community Matters CincinnatiCincinnati, OHCommunity support$20K
Over-The-Rhine Community HousingCincinnati, OHHousing outreach$20K
Mason County WrestlingMaysville, KYYouth wrestling program$10K
The Library FoundationCincinnati, OHLibrary support$7,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of GreaterCincinnati, OHAfter school program$5,000
PaloozanoireCincinnati, OHSupporting people of color$5,000
Society of St Vincent de PaulCincinnati, OHCommunity support$5,000
Cincinnati Reds Community FundCincinnati, OHYouth outreach$4,000
Cox Arboretum FoundationDayton, OHPublic arboretum/museum support$4,000
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OHEducation$2,050
Impact AutismCincinnati, OHAutistic adult support$1,500
St James- White Oak SchoolCincinnati, OHEducation$1,500

By state: Ohio 35 · Kentucky 3

About this foundation

George and Margaret McLane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does George and Margaret McLane Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does George and Margaret McLane Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 38 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does George and Margaret McLane Foundation give?

Ohio (35 grants), Kentucky (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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