Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
Accepts applications
Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation is a private foundation in Dundee, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2.5 million and the largest $4.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$2.5 million
- Largest grant$4.9 million
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $254,380 | 3 | $37.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 2 | $47.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 2 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles S Potter PO Box 9, Dundee, Il 60118, OC |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 741-8000 |
| What to submit | Applications should be sent in letter form and should include a reasonably brief project description. |
| Deadlines | Requests are received and considered throughout the year & paid out according to the grant document |
| Restrictions | 1. Grants are awarded to institutions that sponsor individuals that further the exempt purpose of the organization. 2. Grants are for specific wildlife research projects. 3. Area of interest is restricted to" upland game birds, song birds, waterfowl, fisheries and endangered species. 4. Priority is given to studies in the midwest. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $4.9 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $136,349 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Partners Entertainment Group | Conservation Communications and Education Support | $4.9 million |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Research | $136,349 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Oberhelman
- Kenneth Wegner
- Mark Hamilton
- David M Keller
- Christopher Burke
- Michael C Hillstrom
- Allen Turner
- Daniel Plote
- Devon Bruce
- Glenn Reed
- Jake Pepper
- James Dimatteo
- Richard T Schroeder
- Stephen Golan
- Jeffrey Walters
Questions people ask
Does Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are received and considered throughout the year & paid out according to the grant document.
How much does Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2.5 million.
Who runs Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Oberhelman (Director), Kenneth Wegner (Director), Mark Hamilton (Treasurer) and David M Keller (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.