Private foundation · EIN 88-4265008 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McClain Roberts 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: 13 grants paid, $775K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$775K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Luz CenterSonoma, CAGeneral support$100K
LA Luz CenterSonoma, CAGeneral support$100K
Santa Rosa Junior College FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$75K
League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral support$75K
Elemental ExceleratorHonolulu, HIGeneral support$75K
Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MOGeneral support$75K
Tahoe FundTahoe City, CAGeneral support$50K
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$50K
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$50K
Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MOGeneral support$50K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$25K
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$25K
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$25K

By state: California 10 · Missouri 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

McClain Roberts Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Rockefeller & Co LLC, 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 McClain Roberts 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 McClain Roberts Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $775K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does McClain Roberts Foundation give?

California (10 grants), Missouri (2 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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