McCallum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McCallum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $558,297 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$558,297
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $495,299 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $516,910 | 63 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $495,299 | 42 | $13.1 million |
| 2025 | $558,297 | 55 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
McCallum 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.
What McCallum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $251,000 |
| Texas | 41 | $178,297 |
| Florida | 5 | $67,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Neurorehabilitation Training Program | $250,000 |
| Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida Inc | Generator fund | $45,000 |
| Casa Manana Inc | New Sound Board for the Theater fund | $40,000 |
| Bay Area Latino Lawyers Fund | Law Student Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Duke University | GBM Research Fund at the Tisch Brain Center | $15,000 |
| Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Casa Manana Inc | the creation of a Featured Artist Fund | $12,000 |
| Casa Manana Inc | CPAC Performing Arts Conservatory fund | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Inc | The Road House Mission Moment fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Asheville and Tampa fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Inc | The House Seats Program for the Families | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Inc | Share A Night Bedroom Program for three bedrooms | $7,500 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Amon Carter Museum of Western Art | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Heroes of Hope fund | $5,000 |
| Casa Manana Inc | Cabaret Theater improvements fund | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth Study Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cuisine for Healing | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Garden Club Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Ready to Learn Program | $5,000 |
| Texas Medical Association Foundation | Hard Hats For Little Heads Program | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | The Fort Worth Club Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| What About Remembering Me Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gladstone Community Church | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance Foundation | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Veterinary Care Foundation Incorporated | Tasha's Second Chance fund | $3,000 |
| Casa Manana Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Animal Investigation and Response | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Equest | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Royal Potcake Rescue USA Inc | Abaco Shelter Potcake Rescue fund | $2,000 |
| Spotlight Cast & Crew | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sweet Briar Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humane Tomorrow | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Casa Manana Inc | General & Unrestricted (See general explanation) | $1,447 |
| Cowtown Friends of Fort Worth Animal Care & Contro | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elachee Nature Science Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elbow Reef Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merrin Donahue
- Dana D McCallum
- Jack McCallum
- Katharine McCallum
- Jennifer Smith
Questions people ask
Does McCallum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McCallum Family Foundation give?
$558,297 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs McCallum Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merrin Donahue (VP), Dana D McCallum (Pres, Dir, Sec), Jack McCallum (Dir, VP) and Katharine McCallum (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does McCallum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.