The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,065 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$100,065
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,760 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,685 | 44 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $91,760 | 45 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $100,065 | 59 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Robert McEldowney Jr Family 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 Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13 | $24,350 |
| Virginia | 12 | $22,390 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $17,275 |
| California | 4 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sameuli Academy Sameuli Academy | Community based | $10,000 |
| Taylor Family YMCA Taylor Family YMCA | Community based | $10,000 |
| The Red Mill Museum & Village the Red Mill Museum & Village | Community based | $7,000 |
| The Hill School the Hill School | Community based | $5,000 |
| Princeton Wrestling Princeton Wrestling | Community based | $5,000 |
| Latisha's House Latisha's House | Community based | $4,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Overlook Foundation | Community based | $4,000 |
| Open Arms Adoption Network Open Arms Adoption Network | Community development | $3,500 |
| Village Reach Village Reach | Community based | $3,500 |
| Strive - Leadership Challenge Strive - Leadership Challenge | Community based | $3,000 |
| Blair Academy Blair Academy | Community based | $2,500 |
| Hobart & William Smith Colleges Hobart & William Smith Colleges | Community based | $2,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Commuinity based | $2,000 |
| Acres of Love Acres of Love | Community based | $2,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Community based | $2,000 |
| Sassy Massey Smiles Foundation Sassy Massey Smiles Foundation | Community based | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Shriners Hospital for Children | Community based | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp St Jude's Children's Research Hosp | Community based | $2,000 |
| Heritage Conservancy Heritage Conservancy | Community based | $2,000 |
| The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund | Community based | $2,000 |
| Transracial Journeys Transracial Journeys | Community based | $2,000 |
| Daisy Foundation Daisy Foundation | Community based | $2,000 |
| National Wrestling Coaches Assoc National Wrestling Coaches Assoc | Community based | $1,500 |
| Tunnels for Towers Tunnels for Towers | Community based | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Family & Children's Service | Community based | $1,500 |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Scienc Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Community based | $1,030 |
| Princetone University - James Madis Princeton Univ- James Madison | Community based | $1,000 |
| Women's Center of Wake County Women's Center of Wake County | Community based | $1,000 |
| Interact Interact | Community based | $1,000 |
| Princetonians for Free Speech Princetonians for Free Speech | Community based | $1,000 |
| William & Mary William & Mary | Community based | $1,000 |
| New York Center for Children New York Center for Children | Community based | $1,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation Princeton Prospect Foundation | Community based | $1,000 |
| Princeton Wrestling Club Princeton Wrestling Club | Community based | $750 |
| Passer Community Associates Passer Community Associates | Community based | $750 |
| Princeton Rugby Foundation Princeton Rugby Foundation | Community based | $500 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation Quebec Labrador Foundation | Community based | $500 |
| Wrestle Like A Girl Inc Wrestle Like A Girl Inc | Community based | $500 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation | Community based | $500 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon Conservancy | Community based | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Clay McEldowney
- Kathryn S McEldowney
- E Ashby Jones IV
- Blaine K Jones
- Erin McEldowney
- Ryan K McEldowney
Questions people ask
Does The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation give?
$100,065 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Clay McEldowney (President/Tr), Kathryn S McEldowney (Board Member), E Ashby Jones IV (Board Member) and Blaine K Jones (Advisor) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Robert McEldowney Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.