McLain Foundation
Accepts applications
McLain Foundation is a private foundation in Clarence Center, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $64,000 | 9 | $941,531 |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 8 | $969,336 |
| 2025 | $68,000 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | McLain Foundation C/O Jonathan Wright PO Box 562, Clarence Center, NY 14032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 741-4530 |
| What to submit | Letter form describing the organization and use of funds requested. |
| Deadlines | None at this time. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to western and central New York state. |
What McLain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $43,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Media Network | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance | Ride for roswell | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | L.c. Wright craniofacial center | $6,000 |
| World Vision Fund | Charitable | $6,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | Craniofacial center | $6,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $5,000 |
| David Lawrence Center for Behavioral Health | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Unversity of Notre Dame | Folk choir | $2,000 |
| Specialisterne USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Wright
- Dr David M Wright
- Dr Douglas F Wright
Questions people ask
Does McLain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None at this time..
How much does McLain Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs McLain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Wright (Trustee), Dr David M Wright (Trustee) and Dr Douglas F Wright (Trustee).
What does McLain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.