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The McCord Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Rancho Mission Viejo, California · EIN 200094163

The McCord Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,125 and the largest $10,000. 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 down from $38,958 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$12,5002$243,540
2024$38,9585$222,255
2025$25,0004$225,902

How to apply

The McCord Family Foundation Inc 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 The McCord Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$20,000
Vermont1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Uci Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Irvine, CA
General funds$10,000
St Mary's School
Aliso Viejo, CA
General fund$5,250
Vermont Academy
Saxtons River, VT
General fund$5,000
St Margaret's Episcopal School
San Juan Capistrano, CA
General fund$4,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The McCord Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The McCord Family Foundation Inc give?

$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,125.

Who runs The McCord Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists John C McCord (President/Chairman), John C McCord Jr (Director) and Catherine McCord (Director).

What does The McCord Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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