Maria and Booker McClay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maria and Booker McClay Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,527 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$407,527
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,500 the year before.
53% 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 | $13,000 | 10 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $191,500 | 21 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $407,527 | 38 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Maria and Booker McClay 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 Maria and Booker McClay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $264,727 |
| New York | 4 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James the Apostle Church | General contribution | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General contribution | $59,527 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General contribution | $30,000 |
| St John's Family and Children's Clinic | General contribution | $21,000 |
| American Red Cross | General contribution | $15,000 |
| St John's Family and Children's Clinic | General contribtuion | $14,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | General contribution | $10,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Food for the Poor | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Together in Mission | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Southern California | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Boys Town | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| World Mission Sunday | General contribtuion | $10,000 |
| Paulist Fathers | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Society of Vincent de Paul | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Timothy Catholic Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint Andrew's Abbey | General contribtuion | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | General contribtuion | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Greater Los Angeles | General contribtuion | $5,000 |
| St Timothy Catholic Church - RFR | General contribtuion | $5,000 |
| La Opera | General contribtuion | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General contribution | $1,800 |
| International Charity Grooup | General contribution | $1,200 |
| Society for the Propagation of the Faith | General contribution | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General contribtuion | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Lim
- Richard Lim
Questions people ask
Does Maria and Booker McClay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maria and Booker McClay Foundation give?
$407,527 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Maria and Booker McClay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Lim (Co-Trustee) and Richard Lim (Co-Trustee).
What does Maria and Booker McClay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and health.