The McWaters Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The McWaters Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chesapeake, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,050 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,050
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$540,659
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $233,700 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $233,700 | 18 | $596,725 |
| 2024 | $98,050 | 15 | $540,659 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cynthia L McWaters Revocable Trust 732 Eden Way North Suite E 713, Chesapeake, VA 23320 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 473-2706 |
| What to submit | Informal letter stating purpose and need for request |
What The McWaters Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $65,350 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $21,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,200 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Church | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $40,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $16,000 |
| Norfolk Christian School | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $7,100 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia | Support recipient's tax exempt program | $5,000 |
| Recovery for Life | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $5,000 |
| Rock the Ocean Foundation | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support recipient's tax exempt program | $5,000 |
| Togo Network | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $5,000 |
| Christ Central Church | Support recipient's tax exempt program | $4,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $2,000 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $1,000 |
| Trinity Church (1DIED4ALL) | Support recipient's tax exempt program | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach Casa | Support recipient's tax exempt program | $1,000 |
| Friends of Plein Air | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $500 |
| Hot Springs Baptist Church | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffery L McWaters
- Cynthia L McWaters
- Megan Rathbone
- Hunter McWaters
Questions people ask
Does The McWaters Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McWaters Family Foundation give?
$98,050 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The McWaters Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffery L McWaters (President), Cynthia L McWaters (Secretary/Treasurer), Megan Rathbone (Vice President) and Hunter McWaters (Vice President).
What does The McWaters Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.