John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $430,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$430,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 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 | $95,000 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $430,000 | 11 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
John and Barbara McLendon Family 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 John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $340,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novusway | General exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Rock Point School | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation Inc | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Conservation Trust for North Carolina | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Green Mountain Club Inc | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The University of Vermont Foundation | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust Inc | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A McLendon Jr
- Lee W McLendon
Questions people ask
Does John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation give?
$430,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A McLendon Jr (Director, President, & Treasurer) and Lee W McLendon (Director, Vice President, & Secreatry).
What does John and Barbara McLendon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.