The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$202,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $153,600 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $149,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $202,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The William A and Ethel M McCall 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 William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 9 | $180,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Village | General fund | $50,000 |
| Blind Center of Nevada | General fund | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of So NV | General fund | $20,000 |
| Shannon West Homeless Youth Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Three Square | General fund | $20,000 |
| Operation Smile | General fund | $20,000 |
| Forgotten Not Gone | General fund | $10,000 |
| Project 150 | General fund | $10,000 |
| Share Villlage | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Shade Tree | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children of Grace | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland Pace
- Gordon C Richards
- Melissa Ketelsen
Questions people ask
Does The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation give?
$202,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leland Pace (President/Director), Gordon C Richards (Secretary/Director) and Melissa Ketelsen (Treasurer/Director).
What does The William A and Ethel M McCall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.