McChord Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McChord Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.6 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.6 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$216 million
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
84% of its 2024 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 | $4.4 million | 53 | $196 million |
| 2024 | $6.6 million | 20 | $216 million |
How to apply
McChord 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 McChord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Connecticut | 11 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $750,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $750,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $140,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science | General | $1.2 million |
| Donorschoose | General | $1.0 million |
| Beloved Asheville | General | $750,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $750,000 |
| Manresa Island Corp | General | $500,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School | General | $500,000 |
| Newtown Forest Association | General | $475,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General | $250,000 |
| Let Grow | General | $250,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General | $140,000 |
| A Better Chance of Wilton | General | $120,000 |
| Fraser Woods Montessori School | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail | General | $100,000 |
| Newtown Historical Society | General | $100,000 |
| Newtown Bridle Lands Association | General | $75,000 |
| Newtown Hook & Ladder Company | General | $75,000 |
| Fraser Woods Montessori School | General | $70,000 |
| Newtown High School | General | $65,000 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Edesia Nutrition | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin McChord
- Holt McChord
- Kendall Horch
Questions people ask
Does McChord Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McChord Foundation give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs McChord Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Austin McChord (Director), Holt McChord (Director) and Kendall Horch (Director).
What does McChord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.