Maccauley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maccauley Foundation is a private foundation in Atglen, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $522,450 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,500. 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$522,450
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,500
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $259,990 the year before.
57% 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 | $120,000 | 9 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $259,990 | 15 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $522,450 | 30 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Maccauley 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 Maccauley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $268,950 |
| Iowa | 1 | $110,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $27,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $10,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Suffolk Sheep Foundation | Charitable contribution | $110,500 |
| Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation | Charitable contribution | $64,000 |
| All-American Junior Sheep Show | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Chester County 4-H Council | Charitable contribution | $38,500 |
| Chester County Council Scouting America | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Scouting | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| National Wooden Pallet & Container Assocaition | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| McKeown Foundation | Charitable contribution | $22,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Penningtonville Presbyterian Church | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Penn State Stockmen's Club | Charitable contribution | $15,200 |
| Founding Forward | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Penn State University | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Arkansas River Valley | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Hlma Education Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Indiana Beef Cattle Assocaition | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| National 4-H Council | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| New England Sheep and Wools Growers Association | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Octorara Area Food Cupboard | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Livestock Association | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| RSG Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Sentinel Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Stronger Than Cancer | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Refuge for Women | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Darren Daulton Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,750 |
| One River Alliance | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Oxford Silo | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| American Oxford Sheep Association | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Maccauley III
- Elizabeth C Maccauley
- Steven Hedrick
- Christopher I Maccauley
- Kyle S Maccauley
Questions people ask
Does Maccauley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maccauley Foundation give?
$522,450 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Maccauley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Maccauley III (President), Elizabeth C Maccauley (Vice President), Steven Hedrick (Treasuer) and Christopher I Maccauley (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Maccauley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.