The Maclean Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Maclean Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New Bedford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,225 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$16,225
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$9,630
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,815 the year before.
75% 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 | $20,615 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $16,815 | 19 | $0 |
| 2025 | $16,225 | 12 | $9,630 |
How to apply
The Maclean Charitable 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 The Maclean Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $9,225 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SNP Foundation | To help further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Other Contributions of Less Than 500 Paid to Each Group | To help further their exempt purpose | $4,975 |
| Lucy's Hearth | To help futher their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Health at Home Vna | To help further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| A Safe Place Inc | To help further their exempt purpose | $750 |
| Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame | To help futher their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | To help further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Tufts Medical Center | To help futher their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Harvey Foundation Inc | To help further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Salve Regina University | To help further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Cecelia Parish | To help further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Taps | To help further their exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Q Maclean Jr
- Mary Jane Maclean
Questions people ask
Does The Maclean Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Maclean Charitable Foundation give?
$16,225 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Maclean Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Q Maclean Jr (Trustee) and Mary Jane Maclean (Trustee).
What does The Maclean Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.