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McClelland Educational Private Foundatio

Accepts applications Southborough, Massachusetts · EIN 845167674

McClelland Educational Private Foundatio is a private foundation in Southborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $160,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$123,91534$116,266
2024$160,00032$396,963
2025$225,00052$415,834

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactGeorge McClelland
12 Reservoir Dr, Southborough, MA 01772
Phone or email(603) 391-4384, georgemcclelland@msn.com
What to submitPersonal letter from the student describing why the student should be selected and agreeing to the terms of the scholarship.
RestrictionsApplicants come from disadvantaged neighborhoods where they have been identified as "most at risk". Selected scholar must maintain a c average.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What McClelland Educational Private Foundatio funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts44$205,000
New Hampshire8$20,000

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 52 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
MA
To provide access to higher education$5,000
Individual
NH
To provide access to higher education$2,500
Individual
NH
To provide access to higher education$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does McClelland Educational Private Foundatio accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does McClelland Educational Private Foundatio give?

$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs McClelland Educational Private Foundatio?

Its 2025 filing lists George McClelland (President), Robert Saltmarsh (Vice President) and Geordie McClelland (Director).

What does McClelland Educational Private Foundatio fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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