Private foundation · EIN 87-7014348 · Los Angeles, California

Maria and Booker McClay 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: 38 grants paid, $408K total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$408K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St James the Apostle ChurchFremont, CAGeneral contribution$60K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$60K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral contribution$30K
St John's Family and Children's ClinicSanta Monica, CAGeneral contribution$21K
American Red CrossLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$15K
St John's Family and Children's ClinicSanta Monica, CAGeneral contribtuion$14K
Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$10K
Unicef USANew York, NYGeneral contribution$10K
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLGeneral contribution$10K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXGeneral contribtuion$10K
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral contribtuion$10K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
Together in MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
Goodwill Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
American Red CrossLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
Smile TrainWashington, DCGeneral contribtuion$10K
Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DCGeneral contribtuion$10K
Salvation ArmyCity of Industry, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
Boys TownBoys Town, NEGeneral contribtuion$10K
World Mission SundayLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$10K
Paulist FathersNew York, NYGeneral contribution$5,000
Maryknoll FathersMaryknoll, NYGeneral contribution$5,000
St Paul the Apostle ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$5,000
Cross Catholic OutreachBoca Raton, FLGeneral contribution$5,000
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSGeneral contribution$5,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDGeneral contribution$5,000
Society of Vincent de PaulMaryland Heights, MOGeneral contribution$5,000
St Timothy Catholic ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$5,000
Saint Andrew's AbbeyValyermo, CAGeneral contribtuion$5,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral contribtuion$5,000
Make a Wish Greater Los AngelesWashington, DCGeneral contribtuion$5,000
St Timothy Catholic Church - RfrLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$5,000
LA OperaLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribtuion$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral contribution$1,800
International Charity GrooupWildomar, CAGeneral contribution$1,200
Society for the Propagation of the FaithLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$1,000
City of HopeLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$1,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral contribtuion$1,000

By state: California 20 · New York 4 · District of Columbia 3 · Florida 2 · Texas 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Maria and Booker McClay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Richard Lim, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Maria and Booker McClay 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 Maria and Booker McClay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $408K across 38 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Maria and Booker McClay Foundation give?

California (20 grants), New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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