McClain Roberts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McClain Roberts Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $775,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$775,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $680,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 6 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $680,000 | 10 | $13.8 million |
| 2025 | $775,000 | 13 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
McClain Roberts 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 McClain Roberts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $575,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $125,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Luz Center | General support | $100,000 |
| La Luz Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | General support | $75,000 |
| Elemental Excelerator | General support | $75,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | General support | $75,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | General support | $50,000 |
| Kqed | General support | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi McClain
- Diane Roberts
Questions people ask
Does McClain Roberts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McClain Roberts Foundation give?
$775,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs McClain Roberts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi McClain (Director) and Diane Roberts (Director).
What does McClain Roberts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.