The McSweeney Foundation Corporation
Preselected recipients only
The McSweeney Foundation Corporation is a private foundation in Pell City, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,739 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,261 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,739
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,261
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $146,471 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,471 | 11 | $11,788 |
| 2025 | $11,739 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
The McSweeney Foundation Corporation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 | $11,739 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Designs for Hope | General support | $4,000 |
| Oak Mountain Youth Baseball and Softball | General support | $3,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,613 |
| McSweeney Automotive Group | General support | $1,261 |
| Mission Vehicles | General support | $885 |
| Individual | General support | $360 |
| Individual | General support | $120 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C McSweeney
- Matthew C McSweeney
- Deidre Leo
- Ronald McSweeney
Questions people ask
Does The McSweeney Foundation Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McSweeney Foundation Corporation give?
$11,739 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,261.
Who runs The McSweeney Foundation Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael C McSweeney (President), Matthew C McSweeney (VP Community Giving), Deidre Leo (Treasurer) and Ronald McSweeney (VP International Missions).