The Tidal W McCoy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tidal W McCoy Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,450 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $31,000. 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$75,450
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,500 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $50,250 | 9 | $0 |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $75,450 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
The Tidal W McCoy 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $40,700 |
| Virginia | 5 | $14,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $14,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics | General Support | $31,000 |
| Heroes of Mountain Home Fed | General Support | $14,000 |
| Institute for the American Future | General Support | $7,000 |
| Victims of Communism Fund | General Support | $6,500 |
| Purple Heart Homes | General Support | $5,000 |
| Defense Forum Foundation | General Support | $3,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General Support | $2,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | General Support | $1,500 |
| American Foreign Policy Council | Conduct Seminars and General Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Advanced Studies CAST | General Support | $1,000 |
| Int'l Fellowship of Christains Jews | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Daily Caller | General Support | $700 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | General Support | $500 |
| ASPCA | General Support | $500 |
| Turning Point USA | General Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Tidal W McCoy
- Tidal W McCoy II
- Larry S Hecker
Questions people ask
Does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tidal W McCoy Foundation give?
$75,450 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Tidal W McCoy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tidal W McCoy (Chairman), Tidal W McCoy II (Director) and Larry S Hecker (Director).