McDowell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McDowell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,750 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$126,750
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $143,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $113,500 | 30 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $143,500 | 28 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $126,750 | 26 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
McDowell 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 McDowell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 23 | $121,250 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | All Hearts Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | Erin McDowell Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| Manna Resource Center | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Tall Tales Ranch | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Courageous Faces Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hope Haven Charitable Trust | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| World Vision | Strong Women Strong World, Beyond Access | $4,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Naomi Rae Bennett Fund | $3,000 |
| Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia Jeremiahs H | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Musana Community Development Organization | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Knock Knock Angels Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Human trafficking | $1,000 |
| International Midwife Assistance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado | PWSACO Derby Days | $500 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Inc | Charitable Event | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Margie Todd
- Cindy Yallop
Questions people ask
Does McDowell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDowell Family Foundation give?
$126,750 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs McDowell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margie Todd (Dir, Pres, Sec) and Cindy Yallop (Dir, Treas).
What does McDowell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.