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John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 860817541

John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,0005$20,536
2024$3,0001$23,762
2025$7,5002$17,452

How to apply

John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona2$7,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Junior Achievement of Arizona
Tempe, AZ
humanitarian programs$5,000
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Arts and Humanities - Childrens Activities$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation give?

$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Holtrup (President VP Treasurer) and Diane M Borchard (Secretary).

What does John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.

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