Private foundation · EIN 31-1770414 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harold Lee and Vernita Ruth McEachern Family Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $145K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$145K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy FamilySan Jose, CASaint Frances Cabrini playground project$80K
Concordia College CorporationMoorhead, MNConcordia Softball's Spring Break Trip to Florida, including hotel and flight expenses$25K
Cambrian Park Little League of San Jose CaliforniaSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Holy FamilySan Jose, CASaint Frances Cabrini G&G Auction$7,800
Happy Hollow CorporationSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Happy Hollow CorporationSan Jose, CACharitable Event$5,000
Holy FamilySan Jose, CA2025 Carnival Event at Saint Francis Cabrini$5,000
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IABV Club Fund$2,500
Sams House - a Nepalese OrphanageMorris, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNMorris Athletic Training Program$2,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNCougar Golf Classic and Athletic training Program$1,000

By state: California 6 · Minnesota 4 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Harold Lee and Vernita Ruth McEachern Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Harold Lee and Vernita Ruth McEachern Family Foundation Inc 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 Harold Lee and Vernita Ruth McEachern Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Harold Lee and Vernita Ruth McEachern Family Foundation Inc give?

California (6 grants), Minnesota (4 grants), Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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