The Five M Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Five M Foundation is a private foundation in Titusville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$260,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $112,000 | 15 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 19 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 19 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Five M 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 The Five M Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $255,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Education & Tranining Hub | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Associated Charities | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $14,500 |
| Titusville Area Food Bank | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $14,500 |
| Titusville Area Hospital Foundation | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $14,500 |
| United Way of Titusville Region | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $14,500 |
| Benson Memorial Library Inc | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Greater Titusville Development Foundation | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Love Inc | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Titusville Area Senior Citizens Corporation | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Titusville Council on the Arts | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Titusville Renaissance Inc | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Titusville Woodlawn | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| YMCA of Titusville | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Titusville Rotary Charitable Org | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Titusville Historical Society | Financial giving to further done's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Titusville Garden Club Inc | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Crawford County | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| YWCA of Titusville | Financial giving to further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J McKinney
- James C McKinney Jr
- Susan M Dumke
- John N McKinney
Questions people ask
Does The Five M Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Five M Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Five M Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas J McKinney (President), James C McKinney Jr (Vice President), Susan M Dumke (Vice President) and John N McKinney (Treasurer and Secretary).
What does The Five M Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.