Private foundation · EIN 38-3335768 · Cassopolis, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McLoughlin Family 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: 23 grants paid, $246K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$246K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of the Lake SchoolsSt Joseph, MITeacher support fund$35K
Children's Advocacy CenterSt Joseph, MIGeneral support$21K
Lory's PlaceSt Joseph, MIGeneral support$20K
Cass County CASACassopolis, MIKin program$15K
French Quarter Festival IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$15K
Underground RailroadVandalia, MICarriage house improvements$15K
United Way of Southwest MichiganSt Joseph, MI3 year committment to dolly parton$15K
Cassopolis Swim TeamCassopolis, MIGeneral support$12K
Birthright of St Joseph IncSt Joseph, MIGeneral support$10K
The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DCHigh school teacher program$10K
Cass County Council on AgingCassopolis, MIGeneral support$10K
Cass County Council on AgingCassopolis, MIMeals on wheels main sponsor$10K
Readiness CenterBenton Harbor, MIGeneral support$10K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXKerr county flood relief$10K
Boys & Girls Club Southwest MichiganBenton Harbor, MIGeneral support$5,000
Cass County CASACassopolis, MIGeneral support$5,000
Cassopolis Main StCassopolis, MIGold sponsor$5,000
Domestic & Sexual Abuse ServicesThree Rivers, MIWalk a mile in their shoes fundraiser$5,000
St Joseph's HelpersRockwood, MIGeneral support - in memory of brian fraser$5,000
Girls on the Run - Southwest MichiganSt Joseph, MIGeneral support$5,000
Helping Hands of Cass CountyCassopolis, MIJudge dobrick united way volunteer of the year, award-leigh goyings$5,000
Mi Life in NumbersDowagiac, MIGeneral support$2,000
St Francis OutreachDowagiac, MISacred heart food pantry$1,000

By state: Michigan 20 · Louisiana 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

McLoughlin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cassopolis, Michigan, administered in care of Michael T McLoughlin, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 McLoughlin Family 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 McLoughlin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $246K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does McLoughlin Family Foundation give?

Michigan (20 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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