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McClain Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palatka, Florida · EIN 597193284

McClain Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palatka, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,150 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,025 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $600 the year before.

75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,2445$1,471
2024$6001$1,881
2025$4,1504$0

How to apply

McClain 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida4$4,150

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise
Palatka, FL
To support the organization's charitable activities, fundraisers and echo lake farms camp.$2,000
Arc of Putnam County
Palatka, FL
To support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.$1,750
Bread of Life
Palatka, FL
To support the organization's charitable activities$300
PJSH Cheer Booster Club
Palatka, FL
To support the organization's charitable activities$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does McClain Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does McClain Family Foundation give?

$4,150 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,025.

Who runs McClain Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists L Wayne McClain (Trustee) and Julie E McClain (Trustee).

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