James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $535,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$535,000
- Assets$24.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.6 million | 42 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 32 | $22.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 15 | $24.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Cille Norman Newton Cnty Hs 16255 Highway 503, Decatur, MS 39327 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 635-2718 |
| What to submit | Application available upon request. |
| Deadlines | April 1, Current Year |
| Restrictions | Students of newton county high school are selected for scholarships based on financial need, scholastic record, personal statements, activity record and faculty recommendation. |
What James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Mississippi | 12 | $428,959 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County Community Foundation | general support | $535,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | general support | $355,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | general support | $250,000 |
| McMullanO'Connor Family Fund | General Support | $173,959 |
| University of Mississippi Endowment | General Support | $160,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | General Support | $50,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | college tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlette McMullan
- John Gibbons
- Madeleine Gibbons
Questions people ask
Does James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1, Current Year.
How much does James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlette McMullan (Trustee), John Gibbons (Trustee) and Madeleine Gibbons (Trustee).
What does James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.