Kenneth J McCord Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth J McCord Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $32,500. 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$225,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$11,408
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 1 | $15,571 |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 14 | $11,408 |
How to apply
Kenneth J McCord 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.
What Kenneth J McCord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $37,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $93,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $42,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $14,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County Future Foundation | To support charitable operations | $32,500 |
| Tela Rotary Club | To support charitable operations | $32,500 |
| Just in Time | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Living Wisdom | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Alabaster Jar Project | To support charitable operations | $18,000 |
| Mesa College Foundation | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| 7 Sisters Intl | To support charitable operations | $14,000 |
| Hadley Lions Club | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Shared Space for All | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| SBPL Foster Hope Ministry | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Kumari Project | To support charitable operations | $8,000 |
| Rotary Club of Prague Intl | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Shared Space for All | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack McCord
- Tom Kowell
- Christopher Tate
- Megan Tate
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth J McCord Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth J McCord Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs Kenneth J McCord Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack McCord (President), Tom Kowell (Secretary), Christopher Tate (Director) and Megan Tate (Director).
What does Kenneth J McCord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.