Private foundation · EIN 31-1578264 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@william M McGlaughlin 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: 31 grants paid, $96K total, median $2,000. 42% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$96K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in OH
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
At Work on PurposeCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$10K
Cincinnati Challenge RanchMilford, OHGeneral$10K
FIRST Priority of AmericaBrentwood, TNGeneral$7,000
Life ForwardCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$7,000
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOGeneral operations$6,000
Rising LeadersCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$6,000
Back to Back MinistriesMason, OHGeneral contribution$5,000
Center for Christian VirtueColumbus, OHGeneral$5,000
Lee UniversityCleveland, TNGeneral contribution$5,000
Douglas Leadership MinistriesMontgomery Village, MDGeneral operations$4,000
The Help SquadCincinnati, OHGeneral$3,000
Colerain BoostersCincinnati, OHGeneral$2,500
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral$2,500
Global Orphan ProjectKansas City, MOGeneral operations$2,000
International Friendships IncEdgewood, KYGeneral contribution$2,000
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operations$2,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral$2,000
St JudeMemphis, TNGeneral$2,000
The Agora GroupBrecksville, OHGeneral operations$2,000
City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$1,500
CruOrlando, FLGeneral operations$1,000
Eve CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$1,000
Found VillageCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$1,000
Hillsdale College External AffairsHillsdale, MIGeneral$1,000
Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OHGeneral$1,000
Woodson CenterWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral$1,000
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$500
Bible Broadcasting NetworkCharlotte, NCGeneral operations$500
Intervarsity the Edge HouseMadison, WIGeneral operations$500
Mercy KidsMoores Hill, INGeneral operations$500

By state: Ohio 13 · Tennessee 3 · Missouri 2 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 2 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

The@william M McGlaughlin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 The@william M McGlaughlin 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 The@william M McGlaughlin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 31 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The@william M McGlaughlin Foundation give?

Ohio (13 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), Missouri (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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