The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $233,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$233,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,000 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 | $193,000 | 11 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 12 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $233,000 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
The George C and Esther Ann McFarland 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 George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $233,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of 1926 Historic Strawberry Mansion | For highest priority needs | $50,000 |
| Philabundance | For highest priority needs | $50,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $20,000 for graduate medical education program$20,000 for community health and outreach program | $40,000 |
| Historic Philadelphia Inc | To support historic philadelphia inc.'s once upon a nation storytelling, including judge lewis and his historic contributions to the abolitionist movement | $25,000 |
| The Museum of the American Revolution | For declaration's journey exhibit | $25,000 |
| Wistar Institute | For highest priority needs | $25,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | For highest priority needs | $7,500 |
| Natural Lands Trust | For highest priority needs | $7,500 |
| American Swedish Historical Museum | For highest priority needs | $1,500 |
| Historical Society of Montgomery County | For highest priority needs | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George C McFarland Jr
- Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of Pa
- Megan McFarland Krouse
- George C McFarland III
- Elizabeth A McFarland
Questions people ask
Does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation give?
$233,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George C McFarland Jr (Trustee), Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of Pa (Trustee), Megan McFarland Krouse (Trustee) and George C McFarland III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The George C and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.