Private foundation · EIN 36-3311833 · Minnetonka, Minnesota

McVay 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: 66 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $10K. 76% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
66
$1.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$95K
AliaSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$90K
St David's CenterMinnetonka, MNGeneral operation$65K
The Family PartnershipMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$45K
Withall (fka Emily Prog Fdn)St Louis Park, MNGeneral operation$40K
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNGeneral operation$35K
Mn Public RadioSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$30K
Open CupboardOakdale, MNGeneral operation$25K
Planned ParenthoodSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$25K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$25K
American Red CrossMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20K
Baby's SpaceMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20K
Kanabec County Historical MuseumMora, MNGeneral operation$20K
Loppet FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20K
Minnesota OrchestraMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20K
Second HarvestBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral operation$20K
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20K
American Indian College FundDenver, COGeneral operation$15K
Greater Twin Cities Youth SymphoniesSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$15K
Hamline University ScholarshipsSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$15K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$15K
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KSGeneral operation$15K
Loaves and Fishes TooMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$15K
Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MSGeneral operation$15K
Sterling CollegeSterling, KSGeneral operation$15K
Studio-180Minneapolis, MNGeneral operation$15K
The PrincipiaSt Louis, MOGeneral operation$15K
United Theological SeminarySt Paul, MNGeneral operation$15K
University of Mn FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$15K
CapeChicago, ILGeneral operation$10K
Leelanau Children's CenterLeland, MIGeneral operation$10K
PathfinderWashington, DCGeneral operation$10K
Project SuccessMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$10K
Shattered Globe TheaterChicago, ILGeneral operation$10K
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$10K
University of the Cumberlands Fka Cumberland CollegeWilliamsburg, KYGeneral operation$10K
Walk-In CounselingMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$10K
Cedar Cultural CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,500
Jayce Food ShelfMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,500
Pillsbury United CommunitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,500
Sabathani Community CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,500
Best PrepMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,000
Mobile Loaves & FishesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$7,000
Camphill VillageSauk Center, MNGeneral operation$6,000
Adventures Unlimiteddisc Bd FoundationGreenwood Village, COGeneral operation$5,000
Como Early Learning CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral operation$5,000
Friends of Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Habitat for Humanity Twin CititesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Minneapolis Institute of ArtMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Minneapolis College of Arts & DesignMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Minnesota Historical SocietySt Paul, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Minnesota OperaMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Mn Zoo FoundationApple Valley, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Penumbra TheaterSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$5,000
Cedars CampsBallwin, MOGeneral operation$3,500
Youth FrontiersMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$3,500
Center for Victims of TortureSt Paul, MNGeneral operation$3,000
Love One Another Fka Minneapolis Recreation DevelopmentEdina, MNGeneral operation$3,000

By state: Minnesota 50 · Kansas 2 · Illinois 3 · Colorado 2 · Missouri 2 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

McVay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 McVay 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 McVay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 66 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does McVay Foundation give?

Minnesota (50 grants), Kansas (2 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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