Private foundation · EIN 31-1470721 · Fayetteville, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas R & Elizabeth E McLean Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in North Carolina. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $21K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $21K. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: North carolina organizations or chapters of national charities

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$1.5M
Median grant
$21K
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$26M

How to apply

Written request explaining purpose, time, period & cost Contact: Thomas Elizabeth McLean Foundation, Po Box 58329, Fayetteville, Nc, 9102528858 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: North carolina organizations or chapters of national charities

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NCIt upgrade$458K
Fayetteville State University Foundation IncFayetteville, NCFree summer scho0l program/military center$250K
Nc Civil War CenterFayetteville, NCNew construction$200K
Ftcc FoundationFayetteville, NCCdl truck driving program$175K
Cape Fear Botanical GardenFayetteville, NCAlways growing campaign$70K
Fayetteville Area Operation InasmuchFayetteville, NCLiving hope recover team program$65K
Community Concerts of Fayetteville NcFayetteville, NCUnrestricted/promotional expenses$40K
Cumberland Community FoundationFayetteville, NCGiving tuesday match$35K
Connections of Cumberland CountyFayetteville, NCDay resource center$30K
Cape Fear Regional TheatreFayetteville, NCAct 2: elevate & expand$25K
Child Advocacy CenterFayetteville, NCHelp, hope & healing$21K
Fayetteville Urban Ministry IncFayetteville, NCNourishing neighbors: a fresh start program$20K
Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes IncFayetteville, NCThe marcia radcliffe women's home$20K
Fayetteville Symphony OrchestraFayetteville, NCEducational/outreach programs$17K
American Red Cross - Sandhills ChapterFayetteville, NCBlood saving lives: fighting cancer$15K
Fayetteville Family Life CenterFayetteville, NCResidential program$15K
Better Health of Cumberland CountyFayetteville, NCDiabetes management program$10K
Nc Symphony Society IncRaleigh, NC25-26 educational programs in cumberland county$10K
Secu Family HouseChapel Hill, NCHeart of the house annual campaign$5,000
Camp CorralRaleigh, NCCumberland county campership fund$4,000
Cumberland Choral ArtsFayetteville, NC26-26 concert season$3,000

About this foundation

Thomas R & Elizabeth E McLean Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Thomas R & Elizabeth E McLean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request explaining purpose, time, period & cost Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Thomas R & Elizabeth E McLean Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 21 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does Thomas R & Elizabeth E McLean Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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