Private foundation · EIN 91-1169056 · Redmond, Washington

John M McClelland Sr Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $59K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$59K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Health PartnersLongview, WAGeneral support$10K
American Antiquarian SocietyWorcester, MAGeneral support$10K
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland, ORTo support the lloyd k. and ana maria hulse scholarship for hispanic studies$9,000
The Chelsea SpotlightChelsea, VTGeneral support$7,000
Tasha Tudor SocietyBrattelboro, VTGeneral support$7,000
Lower Columbia School GardensLongview, WAGeneral support$5,000
Lower Columbia College FoundationLongview, WAGeneral support$2,500
Columbia Theatre for Performing ArtsLongview, WAGeneral support$2,500
Peacehealth St John Hospical FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Southwest Washington SymphonyLongview, WAGeneral support$2,500
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland, ORTo support the george v. bishop opera workshop$1,000

By state: Washington 6 · Vermont 2 · Oregon 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

John M McClelland Sr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redmond, Washington, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 John M McClelland Sr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 John M McClelland Sr Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $59K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John M McClelland Sr Charitable Foundation give?

Washington (6 grants), Vermont (2 grants), Oregon (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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