McS Foundation
Accepts applications
McS Foundation is a private foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,845 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,845
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$496,787
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,197 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,489 | 12 | $470,047 |
| 2024 | $25,197 | 12 | $501,716 |
| 2025 | $15,845 | 13 | $496,787 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda McSherry 31 Lancaster Ct, Burr Ridge, IL 60521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 323-6538 |
| What to submit | A letter describing request |
What McS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $9,745 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1,600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit | Food assistance and community services | $3,000 |
| Leyden Highschool Dist 212 | Donation to wrestling team | $3,000 |
| Leyden HS District 212 | support childeducation | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone Services Inc | support forpeople withdisabilities | $1,200 |
| Dancing with Chicago Stars Charity | General Charitable Support | $1,050 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | care for illchildren | $1,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | Promote thehumane treatmentof animals | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Stratford High School PTO | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Stratford HS BioSTEM | Educational support | $600 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | General Charitable Support | $500 |
| Gower Foundation | Support childreneducation | $340 |
| Make-A-Wish Illinois | General Charitable Support | $155 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda B McSherry
- Kimberly McSherry
- Ryan T McSherry
- Shannon Mack
Questions people ask
Does McS Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McS Foundation give?
$15,845 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs McS Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda B McSherry (President), Kimberly McSherry (Secretary), Ryan T McSherry (Director) and Shannon Mack (Director).
What does McS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.