Wm McNally Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Wm McNally Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saginaw, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $651,441 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$651,441
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $622,050 the year before.
46% 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 | $634,284 | 38 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $622,050 | 39 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $651,441 | 37 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeff McNally 5825 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, MI 48601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 777-2361 |
| What to submit | Letter form - No formal requirements |
What Wm McNally Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 35 | $634,441 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Zoo at Celebration Square | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Covenant Healthcare Found | Capital campaign for building | $100,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | General Fund | $60,134 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Camp Restore Detroit | Promote the comeback city | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Centers | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hunger Solutions Center | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | Lodging for families in hospitals | $22,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the GLBR | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church and Childcare | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Historical Society of Bridgeport | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Major Chords for Minors | Youth music education | $20,000 |
| St Lorenz Lutheran Church and School | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Fdn | Diagnose and treat complex illness | $15,000 |
| CAN Council | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Grief Center of the GLBR | General Fund | $10,000 |
| North Pointe Christian Schools | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Saginaw Future | General Fund | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Saginaw | Programs develop healthy spirit body | $10,000 |
| Child & Family Services of Saginaw | General Fund | $9,207 |
| Saginaw Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity | Downtown improvement projects | $7,500 |
| Saginaw Promise Zone Authority | Promise Zone | $7,000 |
| Alma College | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Shape the lives of youth | $5,000 |
| Community Village | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | General Fund | $5,000 |
| One Week One Street | General Fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Saginaw County | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Read Association of Saginaw Co | General | $4,500 |
| Council of MI Foundations | Provide general funds | $4,100 |
| Old Town Soup Kitchen | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Saginaw Area Fireworks Inc | Provide general funds | $2,000 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Fund Saginaw participants in olympic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey W McNally
- Dwight L McNally
- Brian D McNally
- Ryan McNally
- Meghan Wininger
- Brandon McNally
- Jillian Lovett
Questions people ask
Does Wm McNally Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wm McNally Family Foundation give?
$651,441 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wm McNally Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey W McNally (Treasurer), Dwight L McNally (President), Brian D McNally (Secretary) and Ryan McNally (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wm McNally Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.