Private foundation · EIN 59-7148365 · Mount Dora, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Charles B McLin and Mary M McLin 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: 16 grants paid, $130K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$130K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 12 of 16 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grow Healthy KidsSanford, FLGrow recess program$20K
Adi Foundation IncWinter Garden, FLAudio description initiative program$10K
Golden Triangle YMCATavares, FLTeacher appreciation breakfast & youth sports programs$9,041
Florida Storytelling AssnMount Dora, FLFlorida literacy week & enrichment programs for 18 lake cnty k-12 schools$7,200
Meaningful Milestone AcademyEustis, FLNew classroom equip & materials$6,000
Education Foundation of Lake CountyLeesburg, FLTake stock in children program$5,000
Central Florida DreamplexClermont, FLEducational related equip & curriculum needs$5,000
Easter Seals Florida IncWinter Park, FLEducational support for camp challenge attendees & staff$5,000
Arc Sunrise of Central FloridaLeesburg, FLAdult day training program for disabled$3,500
Mount Dora Christian AcademyMount Dora, FLAthletic booster club membership & scoreboard adv$1,000
Mount Dora Community TrustMount Dora, FLMt dora teacher legacy ops fund, youth philanthropy fund$500
Mdhs Hurricane Boosters IncMount Dora, FLTropical storm sidewalk logo sponsorship$300

About this foundation

The Charles B McLin and Mary M McLin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Dora, Florida, administered in care of Fnb of Mt Dora, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Charles B McLin and Mary M McLin 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 Charles B McLin and Mary M McLin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Charles B McLin and Mary M McLin Foundation give?

Florida (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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