Private foundation · EIN 36-2648725 · Lafayette, Indiana

McAllister 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: 3 grants paid, $83K total, median $29K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$83K
Median grant
$29K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Finders Food Bank IncLafayette, INCharitable$50K
Natalie's Second ChanceLafayette, INCharitable$29K
Paws N Claws Animal Shelter IncAttica, INCharitable$4,000

About this foundation

McAllister Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette, Indiana, administered in care of William McCall, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 McAllister 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 McAllister Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 3 grants, a median of $29K.

Where does McAllister Foundation give?

Indiana (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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