The McLean Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The McLean Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$78,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$128,023
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,250 the year before.
38% 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 | $42,000 | 19 | $143,926 |
| 2024 | $60,250 | 25 | $132,841 |
| 2025 | $78,500 | 32 | $128,023 |
How to apply
The McLean 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 The McLean Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $49,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music Associates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bronxworks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Yale Law School Fund | $5,000 |
| 122 East 66th Street Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Frick Collection | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Legal Resources Centre of South Afr | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Human Rights First | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lakeside School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Geographic Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Perlman Music Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Princeton University | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Campbell Hall -Episcopal- | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Covenant House | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District I | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lawyers Alliance for New York | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Wnet | To support Channel THIRTEEN | $1,500 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Family Legal Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summit Speech School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Benjamin McLean
- David L McLean
- Sheila Avrin McLean
- Alexandra A McLean Jennings
Questions people ask
Does The McLean Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McLean Family Foundation give?
$78,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The McLean Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D Benjamin McLean (VP), David L McLean (VP, Dir, Sec), Sheila Avrin McLean (Pres) and Alexandra A McLean Jennings (VP).
What does The McLean Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.