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The Jerry McClain Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newark, Ohio · EIN 814372883

The Jerry McClain Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,750 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,6001$34,173
2024$1,7501$38,079
2025$2,0001$40,384

How to apply

The Jerry McClain 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Jerry McClain Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rise Christian Church
Newark, OH
2025 building project$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Jerry McClain Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Jerry McClain Family Foundation give?

$2,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Jerry McClain Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gerald K McClain (Emeritus (Non-Voting)), Roger K McClain (President/Treasurer), Beverly Jo Donaldson (Vice President) and Lori A Caughenbaugh (Secretary).

What does The Jerry McClain Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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