Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $842,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$842,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $621,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $355,000 | 1 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $621,000 | 1 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $842,000 | 18 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Roger & Nancy McCabe 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.
What Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $682,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revolved | General support | $200,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General support | $200,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | General support | $75,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $50,000 |
| The Folds of Honor Minnesota | General support | $35,000 |
| Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| The Penfed Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Rise and Shine | General support | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Start Reading Now | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General support | $17,000 |
| Federated Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| A 21 USA Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Parkinson's Association of SW Florida | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Minnesota | General support | $5,000 |
| Diverse Daisies | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger McCabe
- Nancy McCabe
- Suzanne Chochrek
- Bill Gould
Questions people ask
Does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation give?
$842,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger McCabe (President), Nancy McCabe (Secretary), Suzanne Chochrek (Director) and Bill Gould (Director).
What does Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.