McCain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McCain Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $37,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$37,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was down from $45,000 the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,000 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
McCain 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McCain Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $37,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dafmark Dance Theater Acadamey | Grant supporting arts to intercity youth | $6,000 |
| Hamot Health Foundation | Grant supporting nursing scholarships | $5,000 |
| Julia Hospice Palliative Care | Grant supporting facility upgrade construction | $5,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Scholarship supporting student education | $4,000 |
| Barber National Institute | Grant supporting mentally challenged | $4,000 |
| Erie Cancer Wellness Center | Cancer support services | $4,000 |
| Pennwest University | Student tuition scholarship | $4,000 |
| Stairways Behavioral Health | Grant supporting mental health services | $2,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen | Assistance to feed the poor | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Grant supporting food donations to those in need | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald McCain
- Scott McCain
- Julie Schirmer
- Thomas Tredway
Questions people ask
Does McCain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McCain Foundation give?
$37,000 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs McCain Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Donald McCain (President Director), Scott McCain (Treasurer-Director), Julie Schirmer (Director) and Thomas Tredway (Director).
What does McCain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.