Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,750. 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$73,750
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,750
- Assets$55,438
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $77,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $99,917 | 10 | $62,755 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 6 | $56,049 |
| 2025 | $73,750 | 5 | $55,438 |
How to apply
Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $73,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $30,750 |
| Judson Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| First Health of the Carolinas Inc | Health care system including cancer center, hospice, Clara's House | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills Inc | Building Great Futures Campaign | $6,500 |
| The Tin Whistles Scholarship Foundation | unrestricted studies Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R McPherson
Questions people ask
Does Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation give?
$73,750 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R McPherson (Pres, Dir, Sec).