Private foundation · EIN 27-4280133 · Okemos, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McLean 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: 1 grants paid, $503K total, median $503K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$503K
Median grant
$503K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Naples Children & Education FoundationNaples, FLCharity$503K

About this foundation

McLean Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Okemos, Michigan, administered in care of Robert J Gregory, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 McLean 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 McLean Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $503K across 1 grants, a median of $503K.

Where does McLean Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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