McDaniel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McDaniel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$102,000
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$4.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 72 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
McDaniel 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.
What McDaniel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 34 | $43,500 |
| District of Columbia | 19 | $38,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $7,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Child Society | General fund | $10,500 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Ann's Center for Families | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | General fund | $3,000 |
| Georgetown Visitation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | General fund | $2,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General fund | $2,500 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $2,500 |
| Monsignor Smyth Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro DC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Shepherd's Table | General fund | $1,500 |
| National Center for Families | General fund | $1,500 |
| St Joseph House | General fund | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities | General fund | $1,500 |
| Jubilee Association of MD | General fund | $1,500 |
| NAMI Montgomery County | General fund | $1,500 |
| Martha's Table | General fund | $1,500 |
| Poor Roberts Mission (Potomac Capital Advisors) | General fund | $1,500 |
| Glowmedia | General fund | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | General fund | $1,500 |
| Better Together Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | General fund | $1,500 |
| Operation Homefront | General fund | $1,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General fund | $1,500 |
| Irc Food Pantry | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rainbow Place Shelter | General fund | $1,500 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| Operation Seas the Day | General fund | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Greater DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless | General fund | $1,000 |
| Caring Matters | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | General fund | $1,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dogs Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | General fund | $1,000 |
| NPHP1 Family Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bethesda Fire Department | General fund | $1,000 |
| Round House Theatre | General fund | $1,000 |
| House of Ruth | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Pulliam McDaniel
- Mary Beth McDaniel
- Whitney Harbison
- Daniel Harbison
- Warren D McDaniel
- Allison E Panzarella
Questions people ask
Does McDaniel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDaniel Family Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs McDaniel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Pulliam McDaniel (President/Director), Mary Beth McDaniel (Vice-President/Director), Whitney Harbison (Secretary/Director) and Daniel Harbison (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does McDaniel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.