George & Margaret McLane Foundation
Accepts applications
George & Margaret McLane Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 45 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 38 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Wheeler 1106 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 479-7999, gmmclanefd@gmail.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George & Margaret McLane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 35 | $1.5 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities SW Ohio | Health and social services | $250,000 |
| Franklin City Schools | City schools | $200,000 |
| Optimall Services | Private school support | $150,000 |
| Film Cincinnati | Promoting and cultivating film | $85,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Community art center | $71,700 |
| Starfire | Training for mentally challenged | $60,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Library | $54,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Music and arts | $45,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Art education | $40,000 |
| Cet Public Television | Education & arts | $40,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Provide diapers to low income | $40,000 |
| Elementz | Music/dance program for youth | $35,000 |
| Level-Up Cincinnati | Education and guidance | $35,000 |
| William S Olson Foundation | Civic organization support | $35,000 |
| Behringer-Crawford Museum | Presentation & study of nature, & ar | $30,000 |
| Forest Hills Found for Education | Educational enrichment | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Philanthropic support to good samari | $30,000 |
| Nest | Community preservation | $30,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphona Society | Medical research and support | $30,000 |
| Women's Alliance Inc | African american youth support | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Community development | $25,000 |
| Journey to Hope | Community support | $25,000 |
| Victorian at Riverside | Supporting aging women | $25,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Arts and cultural programs | $24,500 |
| Artworks | Promoting art | $20,000 |
| Community Matters Cincinnati | Community support | $20,000 |
| Over-The-Rhine Community Housing | Housing outreach | $20,000 |
| Mason County Wrestling | Youth wrestling program | $10,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Library support | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater | After school program | $5,000 |
| Paloozanoire | Supporting people of color | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Community support | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Reds Community Fund | Youth outreach | $4,000 |
| Cox Arboretum Foundation | Public arboretum/museum support | $4,000 |
| Xavier University | Education | $2,050 |
| Impact Autism | Autistic adult support | $1,500 |
| St James- White Oak School | Education | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Wheeler
- Kristen Wheeler
- James L Wellinghoff
- Marilyn Wellinghoff
- Mary Gruber Englert
- Abigail Korrell
Questions people ask
Does George & Margaret McLane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George & Margaret McLane Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs George & Margaret McLane Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Wheeler (Executive Di), Kristen Wheeler (Trustee), James L Wellinghoff (Member) and Marilyn Wellinghoff (Vice Preside) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does George & Margaret McLane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.